2021-47990 - Advanced Mechanical Engineer (Cable Design)

Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nation’s service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. That’s the challenge that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.

As an Advanced Mechanical Engineer, you’ll design and develop 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. Basically, you’ll test your skill and knowledge each and every day by working with the best of the best.



What you’ll experience:
Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
What you bring to the table:
A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a related specialized area or field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Fully capable with solid modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings
Fully proficient with cabling tools (MEntor /Capital Harness experience preferred) to create cable harness and stand-alone cable drawings 
Fully proficient with technical standards, manufacturing/fabrication methods, and government/industry standards
Gather all wire and cable construction, routing, and COORD requirements at a programmatic level
Define processes for design tools and design best practices to implement cabling designs
Define material and deliverables for the entire cable plant on a program
Prepare design review material to be presented both internally and externally (to the customer)
Interface directly with other subcontractors on the program to support proving inputs and review comments to shared interfaces and data
Provide support to the Manufacturing organization during the build cycle
Provide support to the Field Engineering organization during the installation cycle
What sets you apart:
Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
Ability to quickly grasp and apply new information
Effectively handle and lead complex assignments
Ability to write technical papers and proposals

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) 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 required within a reasonable period of time. 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.