Senior Mechanical Engineer, Ballistics & SRM (Remote)

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 95,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Gain Sharing Program

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in solid rocket motor ballistics to support its SRM Engineering Team. The role emphasizes internal ballistics, performance prediction, and propulsion system modeling, with collaboration across cross-functional teams and direct customer interface.

Family-friendly travel and leadership responsibilities may apply. This full-time position offers a 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience.
• Engineering degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Ballistics knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAD software

CAE software

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in solid rocket motor ballistics to support its SRM Engineering Team. The role emphasizes internal ballistics, performance prediction, and propulsion system modeling, with collaboration across cross-functional teams and direct customer interface.

Family-friendly travel and leadership responsibilities may apply. This full-time position offers a 9/80 schedule.