Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Taunton, MA
Salary
$112,924–$126,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $147k
This role $119k
$106k most similar roles pay here $178k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $124,337–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $119k versus about $147k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 1255 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $120,700–$150,205 across 1075 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer for Land and Air Systems, you will join a cross-functional team responsible for the design and development of Navigation, Communications, and Control systems. You will provide technical input to project management to link strategy with business goals while collaborating across engineering disciplines, manufacturing, and quality assurance. Your daily work involves creating mechanical models and accompanying drawings using solid modeling CAD tools, as well as utilizing Finite Element Analysis tools like ANSYS. The role requires applying core mechanical engineering principles and theories while adhering to manufacturing methods and technical standards such as MIL-STD-810 and J-STD-001. You will solve complex problems in the defense sector by developing practical solutions for national security, ensuring all designs meet rigorous government and industry standards through collaborative thinking and technical writing.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn?

Median $150500 from 76 postings across 18 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and develop Navigation, Communications, and Control systems for Land and Air Systems.
  • Create mechanical models and accompanying drawings using solid modeling CAD tools.
  • Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ANSYS to evaluate mechanical designs.
  • Apply manufacturing fabrication methods and government standards like MIL-STD-810 and J-STD-001.
  • Provide technical input to management to link project strategy with business goals.
  • Write technical papers and proposals to communicate engineering requirements and solutions.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation in engineering processes.

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.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Proficiency with solid modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and accompanying drawings (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools like ANSYS (preferred).
  • Knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, theories, and manufacturing/fabrication methods (preferred).
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 and J-STD-001 (preferred).
  • Experience writing technical papers and proposals with strong communication skills (preferred).

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