Sr Mechanical Engineer (Analyst- FEA & Thermal) - General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

Overview:

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Huntsville team.

 

We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organization’s ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

 

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include a hybrid work option, career development and recognition programs.

 

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

 

A Sr Mechanical Engineer, prepares detail designs of GD-OTS products for application to contracted programs, supports new business activities, and does independent research and development activities. The ideal candidate will perform work that involves conventional types of designs, investigations, analyses, or equipment. Assignments will generally include one or more of the following: equipment design, analysis, test, or manufacture, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigations, report preparation, and other activities of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific area of assignments. We are looking for someone who can lead customer technical information exchanges.

 

 

Major Position Responsibilities:

Main Responsibilities Include:

• Carries out detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, simulations (e.g., thermal and stress).
• Responsible for mechanical part selection and creating initial BOM, cost model and assembly drawings. Creates detailed drawings of parts for manufacturing.
• Collaborates with other functional teams in the organization that analyze their designs or tests aspects of their designs.
• Works closely with the manufacturing team to assure Design for Manufacturing and design for cost principles are used early on in all design projects.
• Ensures design files and information are kept up to date and are under version control in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Creates technical reports and documentation for design reviews and customer reviews.
• Lead, document design reviews and distributes minutes if required.
• Mentor early career engineers.
• Demonstrates and promotes teamwork and cooperation with team members at all levels in the organization to solve problems and improve processes.

 

Basic Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; preferably aerospace or mechanical.
• Design Engineering required.
• Master's degree in a technical discipline; preferably aerospace or mechanical.
• Design Engineering preferred.

Experience Required:

• 5 to 7 years of experience.

Skills Preferred:

• MS-Office Proficient, CREO/CAD proficient, analysis (thermal and stress).
• Thorough understanding of mechanical design.

 

Pay Range (USD):74,000-138,000Additional Compensation:Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.Benefits:Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave:Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.