Engineering Leadership Program Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
McLeansville, NC
Salary
$77,843–$86,358 / yr
Posted
54 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$233,675 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $82k versus about $199k 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 1377 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1184 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Engineering Leadership Program Engineer

The Engineering Leadership Program Engineer (Class of 2027) joins the engineering team at General Dynamics Mission Systems to participate in a structured professional development rotation. Participants rotate through various disciplines, including their primary major, Systems Engineering, Business Development, and Internal Research and Development. Day-to-day responsibilities involve completing a technical masters degree, undergoing internal training, engaging in community involvement, and building a professional network. The role requires a strong technical background in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, along with core competencies in time management, team communication, and leadership. Candidates must identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement. This position focuses on research-oriented work to develop practical solutions for national security across ground, sea, air, space, and cyberspace domains.

What you'll do

  • Rotate through various disciplines including your major, Systems Engineering, Business Development, and Internal Research and Development.
  • Complete a technical master's degree while working in the program.
  • Participate in internal training programs to develop professional skills.
  • Engage in community involvement and outreach activities.
  • Establish and maintain a strong professional network within the company.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Develop practical solutions for national security through research-oriented work.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical (Analog), Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Department of Defense Secret Clearance preferred at time of hire.
  • Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • GPA of at least 3.2 (3.6 preferred).
  • Previous internship or project work in your discipline (preferred).
  • Demonstrated leadership experience (preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage time, communicate effectively, and work in a team environment (preferred).

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