Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering, and production of munitions and missile subsystems. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team, responsible for the design, development, and integration of mechanical components used in solid rocket motor systems.
Responsibilities
- Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment
- Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
- Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
- Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
- Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications
- Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew
- Collaborates closely with structural, thermal, and propulsion analysts to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and manufacturing requirements
- Responsibilities include supporting the full product lifecycle—from concept design and configuration development to manufacturing, assembly, and static fire test activities
- Maintains configuration control, resolves design issues, and provides technical support to manufacturing and test operations
Skills
- Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
- Engineering degree required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- In-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
- Solves complex problems
- Works independently, receives minimal guidance
- May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
- Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
- Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment
- Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
- Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
- Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
- Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications
- Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew
- Collaborates closely with structural, thermal, and propulsion analysts to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and manufacturing requirements
- Supports the full product lifecycle—from concept design and configuration development to manufacturing, assembly, and static fire test activities
- Maintains configuration control, resolves design issues, and provides technical support to manufacturing and test operations
- Bachelor's Degree
- Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Analytical thinking skills
- Applied mechanics
- Design engineering
- Design optimization
- Design review
- Mechanical engineering
- Prototyping
- Requirements engineering/analysis
- CAD software
- Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time
- Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities
- May need to stand for long periods of time
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential
- Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery
- Up to 25% travel likely
Benefits
- Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.
- 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.
- 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.
- Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.
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