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Structural Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Posted 1 day ago
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$124,397 - $138,003
Polygraph
Engineering - Systems
Herndon, VA (On-Site/Office)

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Senior Structural-Mechanical Engineer for Intelligence Systems, you will be responsible for performing structural analysis using applicable material resources, methods, and standards; perform design and development of mechanical systems; and carry out other tasks as required and assigned. Our program offers opportunity to see your designs from concept through development to use in operational environments, often with hands-on participation via prototyping and testing. Work products include structural systems, specialized tools, hardware components, assemblies, and prototypes supporting both program technology development tasking and customer operations initiatives.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: high attention to detail in structural analysis of assemblies and components fabricated from a range of materials; capabilities in machine design and engineering analysis; developing innovative solutions to unique problems; ability and flexibility to work in an often-dynamic environment with an open mind to unconventional design approaches; and experience with material and component testing to verify design fitness.

What sets you apart:

  • Structural, civil, and/or mechanical background with a demonstrated proficiency in structural analysis via basic hand calculations in addition to use of one or more design and analysis software tools as required by the task
  • Experience with preparation and presentation of technical briefings to communicate analysis results, technical trades, design requirements and specifications, and ability to make technical recommendations to customer technical and management staff
  • Familiarity with engineering standards and codes - ASTM, AISC, ACI, NDS, IBC, etc. - is a plus
  • Experience with our current CAD and analysis tools - Ansys, Plaxis, Inventor, Revit - is a plus
  • Demonstrated proficiency in hardware design, modeling, manufacturing and testing is a plus
  • Hands-on construction experience and interest/ability to fabricate physical proof-of-concept mock-ups in a shop/highbay environment makes you a great match
  • Flexibility and willingness to work with multi-disciplined teams on a range of tasking, sometimes in new technology areas, outside the ranges of your expertise
  • Willingness to travel to offsite locations in support of system training and testing is a plus
  • Current Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) registration - not required but welcomed
  • Minimum Secret-level clearance transferrable at time of hire required - TS/SCI with poly is a plus


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 due to the nature of program work and facility infrastructure. Work will be performed at the GDMS facility in Herndon, Virginia.

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Target salary range: USD $124,397.00/Yr. - USD $138,003.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview

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
group id: 10379933

Platforms: Smarter - Missions: Smarter

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Bold thinking is welcome here. So is imagination, creativity, and leadership. Your ideas will power technologies and solutions that are so advanced and so critical, they’re often classified. Basically, at this level, there is no next level. THE CULTURE • Average Tenure Of 12 Years – Not All Companies Can Say That! • We Invest In Our People • Resources & Support to Grow Your Career • Multiple Employee Resource Groups • Professional Development Programs • We Invest In Our Communities • Partnerships at the Local and National Level • Veteran & Military Initiatives • Scholarship Programs • Our Work Is Very Cool – Even Top Secret! THE PERKS • 401k Plan With Immediate Vesting And A 6% Match • Flexible Schedules – 9/80 option with every other Friday off! • Work/Life Balance • Holidays, My Time & PTO • Family Leave, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance • Tuition Assistance • Family, Medical & Military Leave • Insurance • Mission Perks Discounts • And So Much More…
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