Advanced Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Canonsburg, PA
Salary: $112,924–$125,275 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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Similar $153k

This role $119k

$103k most similar roles pay here $201k

This role pays less than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $131,007–$174,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $119k versus about $153k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1191 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Advanced Mechanical Engineer

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As an Advanced Mechanical Engineer within the Undersea Mission Solutions business area, you will join a cross-functional team focused on the design and development of ruggedized electronics equipment for United States Navy torpedo platforms. You will be responsible for designing and analyzing components and electro-mechanical assemblies to survive harsh environmental conditions such as shock, vibration, and thermal extremes. Your daily work involves producing part fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials while adhering to ASME standards. To succeed, you must utilize SolidWorks CAD and Windchill EPDM tools. The role also requires developing test equipment, performing peer reviews, and creating technical presentations for government officials. You will solve complex engineering challenges related to torpedo guidance and control systems, ensuring hardware survives extreme underwater environments through rigorous mechanical design and manufacturing integration.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn?

Median $151785 from 70 postings across 17 companies.

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Skills

SolidWorks Windchill EPDM ANSYS Finite Element Analysis CAD GD&T ASME Y14.5 Mechanical Design Electronics Packaging Structural Design Bill of Materials Manufacturing Fabrication

What you'll do

Design and analyze electro-mechanical assemblies to survive harsh environmental conditions like shock, vibration, and thermal extremes.
Create mechanical models, fabrication drawings, and Bills of Materials using SolidWorks CAD and Windchill EPDM.
Lead the mechanical design efforts for torpedo systems and associated test equipment.
Develop specialized fixtures and equipment to support manufacturing and testing operations.
Produce technical presentations and written communications to explain complex issues to program management and government officials.
Perform peer reviews of mechanical tasks across the business area to ensure quality and standards.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and meet customer delivery schedules.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
Must possess a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Proficiency in modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings (preferred).
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing methods and technical, government, and industry standards (preferred).
Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) (preferred).
Experience with ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools (preferred).
Experience with thermal and structural design of electronic systems or ruggedized electronics packaging (preferred).

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