General Dynamics · 1 month ago
Mechanical Engineer – Entry Level
USA-VA-Marion
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products, and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. The Mechanical Engineer will perform design and development in various mechanical areas, conduct feasibility studies, and collaborate with project leaders within the Engineering department.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs design and development in such areas as mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, thermodynamic, or heat transfer for production, transmission, measurement, and use of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines and/or machines
Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs
Provides design information for detailing packaging documentation
Receives detailed instructions from immediate supervisor
Generally, works within an identified work group
Collaborates with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department
Builds stable working relationships internally
Works on problems with defined scope, schedule, and expectations
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
Travel may be required
Security clearance may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field
One year of experience, or a Master's degree
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire
U.S. citizenship is required
Clear understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and theories
Good ability to grasp and apply new information quickly
Good ability to handle ever increasing responsibility and assignments with growing complexity
Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction
Good ability to be a team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
Ability to be creative, innovative, and responsible, and able to master good decision-making skills
Ability to learn and apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues
Clear understanding of Microsoft Office applications
Good written and verbal communications skills
Good ability to recognize and clearly report relevant information
Proficient with CAD tools to create mechanical models and accompanying drawings
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
Leadership Team
Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP
Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP
Matthew Brandon, MSHR
Manager, Sr HR Business Partner
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