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General Dynamics · 3 weeks ago

Structural Mechanical Engineer

USA-VA-Herndon

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leader in providing high technology solutions for defense and scientific operations. As a Senior Structural-Mechanical Engineer, you will perform structural analysis and design mechanical systems, contributing to the development of innovative solutions and prototypes for operational environments.

AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performing structural analysis using applicable material resources, methods, and standards

Perform design and development of mechanical systems

Carry out other tasks as required and assigned

Qualification

Structural analysisMechanical systems designCAD software proficiencyMaterial testingEngineering standards knowledgeTechnical briefingsHands-on fabricationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field

5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire

U.S. citizenship is required

Preferred

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

experience with material and component testing to verify design fitness

familiarity with engineering standards and codes – ASTM, AISC, ACI, NDS, IBC, etc

experience with our current CAD and analysis tools – Ansys, Plaxis, Inventor, Revit

demonstrated proficiency in hardware design, modeling, manufacturing and testing

hands-on construction experience and interest/ability to fabricate physical proof-of-concept mock-ups in a shop/highbay environment

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

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