Sr Prin Mechanical Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems; Hampton (AR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier provider to the US Department of Defense as a Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer. This innovative firm is dedicated to supporting the mission of the warfighter, offering a hybrid work option and a robust total rewards package. You will play a crucial role in directing the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems, ensuring quality and industry standards are met. With a focus on design modifications for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, your expertise will contribute to the development of cutting-edge mechanical components for Solid Rocket Motors. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a high-performance team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Plans

Work/Life Balance Programs

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, modify, and test mechanical equipment and systems.
• Investigate equipment failures and recommend solutions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design Engineering

Problem-Solving

Analytical Thinking

Proficiency in CAD and CAE

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAD Software

CAE Software

MS Office

Job description

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking an experienced Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organization’s ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that includes competitive compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits, including a hybrid work option; and career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

This individual will direct and coordinate fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines, and systems. They will ensure that quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved in the manufacturing process. The role involves overseeing installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. The engineer will evaluate mechanical products for cost-effectiveness and efficiency, assess field installations, and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions. The IPT Lead for the Mechanical Engineering team will support the development of mechanical components and subsystems for Solid Rocket Motors, including the case, liner, nozzle, igniter, case, and system assembly and testing. They will evaluate designs for incremental improvement to meet requirements.

Major Position Responsibilities:

1. Apply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
2. Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
3. Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
4. Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
5. Specify system components or direct modifications to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
6. Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faults and recommend solutions to maintenance teams.

Basic Qualifications:

• Required Education: Associate's Degree
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
• Experience: 10-12 years in relevant field
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication; ability to meet deadlines; interpersonal skills; problem-solving; analytical thinking; applied mechanics; design engineering; optimization; review; prototyping; requirements analysis; proficiency in CAD and CAE software; MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).