Mechanical Engineer

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. 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 Land and Air Systems, you’ll be a member or lead of a cross functional team responsible for the design and development of Navigation, Communicaitons and Control systems.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

Provides technical input to Project or Engineering Management in linking project-related strategy to business goals and collaboration with cross-functional domains including Other Engineering Disciplines, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance.

• Strongly Proficient with solid modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and accompanying drawings. 
• Strongly Proficient knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS) and understanding of application. 
• Strongly Proficient knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and theories. 
• Strongly Proficient knowledge of technical standards, manufacturing/fabrication methods, government/industry standards. 
• Familiarity with and ability to apply MIL-STD-810 and J-STD-001. 

What sets you apart:

• Strong proficiency with modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards
• Collaborative, creative thinker with experience leading complex projects
• Strong communication skills with ability to write technical papers and proposals
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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 Hybrid/Flex as desired.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale Facility, AZ.

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