Principal Mechanical Engineer, C5ISR Systems Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); California (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Mechanical Engineer Principal for NAWCAD-WOLF to advance mission-critical government programs aboard US Naval vessels. You will lead design, integration, testing, and fielding of C5ISR systems, working with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure interoperability and system readiness.

The role requires a Master’s degree in engineering, 8+ years of related experience (including design and testing), and the ability to obtain Secret (and TS/SCI if

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related engineering experience.
• At least 5 years in design, implementation, integration, systems testing, and interoperability studies related to C5ISR systems.
• At least 3 years reading, interpreting, and understanding blueprints, drawings, schematics, and Ship Installation Drawings (SID).

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support engineering direction and guidance for design, development, integration and interface design analysis, installation, integration, fielding, field analysis, operation, maintenance, and testing of systems.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to drive system design and integration decisions that ensure interoperability and mission readiness for C5ISR systems.
• Drive system-level outcomes by planning and executing rigorous systems testing, analyzing results, and resolving integration challenges in complex operational environments.
• Utilize expert ability to read, interpret, and understand blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and SID to ensure compliant installation and interface alignment.

Skills

CAD

Engineering Drawings

Technical Documents

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Mechanical Engineer Principal for NAWCAD-WOLF to advance mission-critical government programs aboard US Naval vessels. You will lead design, integration, testing, and fielding of C5ISR systems, working with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure interoperability and system readiness.

The role requires a Master’s degree in engineering, 8+ years of related experience (including design and testing), and the ability to obtain Secret (and TS/SCI if