Electronics & Lethality Hardware Staff Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

INTRODUCTION

General Dynamics is a global Fortune 100 company, proudly serving the aerospace and defense industry for over 70 years. General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable, and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

WORKING AT GDLS

Whether you are starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

Position Description:

This position is for a mechanical engineer to design, develop, simulate, analyze and release mechanical Components and Subsystems for Military Electro-optical products. This engineer will also develop and analyze component designs and mounting provisions for various devices. The areas of focus will include mounting of precise optical elements and subassemblies, developing electro-mechanical mechanisms used in sighting systems, developing various Fire Control sensors including Hand Controllers, Gyros, Accelerometers, Periscopes, Auxiliary sights, Muzzle reference sensors and others. Scope will also include simulation of various use cases as well as analyzing physical and functional effects of various inputs to a component or subsystem functional output.

• Design subsystems and components to meet vehicle performance requirements including human factors, safety, environmental and mine blast requirements.
• Conduct material selection/analysis and finish for commercial, military Electro-Optical system components, conduct detailed design of Electro-Optical custom components and also generate key characteristics, component specifications and perform component selection for supplier purchased parts. This scope will also require analyzing the impact of modifying coatings and other opto-Mechanical features and the resulting impact on performance
• Lead various projects by conducting and overseeing analysis & design, drawing mark-ups, tolerance stacks and generating source data for engineering changes. Participate in integration reviews, fit checks, and write reports.
• Provide support to prototype and production vehicle build and follow-up, develop technical corrective action formulation, troubleshooting and lead redesign activities.
• Develop and Present design concepts and program status to functional and program management.
• Perform testing and evaluation of Electro-Optical components in the GDLS Electro-Optics Lab.
• Develop specific future concepts for SEOS hardware based on SME analysis of vehicle level general requirements.
• Provide support to teaming agreements as well as business development activities to support new advances Sights and Electro-Optics products which includes Independent Research and Development (IRAD) efforts.
• Ensure commonality/cross-leveling on Sights and Electro-Optics hardware and design approaches on all GDLS product lines.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; Advanced Degree highly desired
• 7+ years of relevant experience (Sights and Electro-Optics desired), fewer years of experience considered with an advanced degree
• Be a self-starter and highly motivated. Experience with working on cross functional projects and working in a shop environment is required.
• Be able to understand customer needs, formulate subsystem and component requirements, and meet expectations.
• Experience with military vehicles, other heavy vehicle platforms or industrial applications of Electro-optics is desired.
• Experience with leading a team of engineers in developing/concepting. analyzing, and building Sights and other Electro-Optical subsystems and components
• Experience with mentoring younger personnel
• Solid modeling experience with NX and Creo and fluency with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup is strongly desired.
• Experience working with suppliers and our supplier quality organization, developing and auditing test requirements is desired
• Must have the ability to climb into military vehicles.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills are desired.
• Ability to travel and work overtime when required.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.