This role pays less than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$128,073–$170,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$141k
versus about
$149k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
1276 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$121,762–$150,000
across 1088 roles with salary data.
As an Advanced Mechanical Engineer, you will join the engineering team to develop cutting-edge technology supporting national security missions. You will lead small to mid-size projects, managing tasks from initiation through delivery while ensuring adherence to budgetary and scheduling guidelines. Your daily responsibilities include performing design and development in mechanical, thermal, thermodynamic, or heat transfer areas, identifying technical risks, and mentoring junior staff. The role requires proficiency in Creo for solid modeling and creating drawings, as well as experience with ANSYS for Finite Element Analysis. You will also navigate manufacturing methods, government standards, and testing protocols such as pyroshock, vibration, and thermal vacuum testing. This position addresses complex engineering problems within the defense and intelligence sectors, requiring advanced decision-making to provide technical solutions for high-stakes national security projects.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn?
Median $150000 from 77 postings across 18 companies.