Advanced Mechanical Engineer | General Dynamics

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position Advanced Mechanical Engineer ID

2026-74650 US-VA-Manassas Required Clearance: Secret Posted Date: 8/31/2026 Category: Engineering-Mechanical Employment Type: Full Time Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES

As a mechanical engineer for SLCM-N, youll be a member of a cross functional team dedicated to the development of military-grade electronics for the Sea-Launched Cruise MissileNuclear (SLCM-N) Navy program.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Design and analyze components and electro-mechanical assemblies
• Create and maintain mechanical solid models and drawings
• Create and manage bills of material (BOM) within data management system
• Generate design and interface documentation
• Develop technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain technical issues to program management and the Navy customer
• Participate in various technical and program meetings on a weekly basis What sets you apart: Strong proficiency with CREO modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards Electrical Hardware design experience a plus Schematic generation a plus Cable and harness design preferred Experience with ruggedized electronics packaging for shipboard applications a plus Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) a plus Collaborative, creative thinker with experience leading complex projects
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
• Strong communication skills with ability to write technical papers and proposals Our Commitment to You: An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site While on-site, you will be a part of the Progeny Manassas, VA Team #LI-Hybrid Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.).

Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range USD $124,216.00 - USD $137,803.00 /Yr. Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas.

Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

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