Mechanical Engineer

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a mechanical engineer for Maritime & Strategic Systems (MSS), you’ll member of a cross functional team responsible for MSS mechanical packaging and documentation.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Assist and perform design and development in such areas as mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, thermodynamic, or heat transfer for production, transmission, measurement, and use of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines and/or machines.

What sets you apart:

• Proficiency with modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and accompanying drawings
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards with regard to mechanical engineering concepts, principles and theories
• Good ability to grasp and apply new information quickly
• Creative thinker capable of handling ever increasing responsibility and assignments with growing complexity
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

• Conducting feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs

• Providing design information for detailing packaging documentation

• Collaborating with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department

• Working on problems with defined scope, schedule, and expectations

• Following standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained

• Ability to learn and apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

• Good written and verbal communications skills

• Good ability to recognize and clearly report relevant information

• Showing initiative on assignments, and professionally executing projects with little direction

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. 
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex.
While on-site, you will be a part of the GDMS Pittsfield, MA team.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans