Job Description

About the Role:

The role of the advance products organization is to provide the foundation for advanced capabilities that will place GDLS in the highest strategic position with the customer. The objective is to provide an extensible technology base that not only meets the customer ask, but also demonstrates what the art of the possible is, keeping GDLS in the technological forefront.

This position is for a mechanical engineer to work with the New Capability Development (rapid prototyping) team. Engineering responsibilities will include the ability work to design requirements, utilizing a model-based implementation approach, and be responsible for behavioral integration of subsystems systems in military ground vehicles. The primary areas of focus will include integration hardware and functional subsystem integration.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role:

• Rapidly prototype design concepts and detailed designs in support of advanced product development.
• CAD model and drawing development.
• Apply subsystem modeling and simulation techniques in order to characterize system performance utilizing a variety of software tools.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles in design and development of various subsystems (materials, welding, geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) and design for manufacturability).
• Provide support to rapid prototyping of advanced vehicle prototypes, technical corrective action formulation, troubleshooting and redesign activities.
• Write test plans, execute verification tests and evaluate results of subsystem components.

Qualifications Sought:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 0-3 years of work experience.
• CAD modeling experience.
• High aptitude for problem-solving.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal guidance.
• Dedicated with a positive and inquisitive attitude.
• Must be able to work independently on component and system designs however, also be able to work well in a collaborative environment for vehicle integration.
• Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings when overtime is required.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to other facilities and military installations if needed.

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• Experience with Matlab.
• Experience with Mechatronic Systems.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience with NX, or Creo.
• Experience with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup.
• Experience with mechanical design, analysis, fabrication, and testing.

Pay Transparency: GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems’ equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (“GDLS”) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to benefits@gdls.com for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.