Sr Prin Mechanical Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier provider to the US Department of Defense is seeking a Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a high-performance team. This role involves directing the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems, ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on design optimization and problem-solving. The company offers a robust rewards package, including healthcare and a hybrid work option, making it an exciting opportunity for seasoned professionals looking to make an impact in the defense sector.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Plan

Career Development Programs

Work/Life Balance Benefits

Hybrid Work Option

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Proficient in CAD and CAE software for design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, modify, and analyze mechanical systems and tools.
• Evaluate mechanical products for cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design Engineering

Problem-solving Skills

Analytical Thinking

Prototyping

Design Optimization

CAD Software

Computer-aided Engineering (CAE)

Oral and Written Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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 tosupporting the mission ofthe 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 goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include a hybrid work option, 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. Ensure that quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved in the manufacturing process. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water and steam systems. Evaluate mechanical products to determine their cost effectiveness and efficiency. May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions. IPT Lead for Mechanical Engineering team support development of mechanical components and subsystems for Solid Rocket Motors to include the case, liner, nozzle, igniter, case and system assembly and test. Evaluate designs for incremental improvement to ensure requirements are met.

Major Position 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 the 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate's Degree
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Mechanical Engineering or other engineering field required
• Years and Area of Experience (required for the role): 10-12 years’ experience
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Interpersonal skills. Problem-solving skills. Analytical thinking skills. Applied mechanics. Design engineering. Design optimization. Design review. Mechanical engineering. Prototyping. Requirements engineering/analysis. CAD software. Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software.
• Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)