Senior Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Salary
$142,696–$158,303 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Similar $166k
This role $150k
$137k most similar roles pay here $200k

This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $143,975–$187,137 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $166k 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 552 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,570–$149,500 across 459 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Mechanical Engineer

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at GD Mission Systems in Scottsdale, AZ, you will join or lead cross-functional teams responsible for designing and developing advanced Navigation, Communications, and Control systems. Your daily tasks include providing technical input to project management, collaborating with engineering disciplines, program management, manufacturing, and quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with government and industry standards such as MIL-STD-810 and J-STD-001. You will use solid modeling CAD tools like ANSYS for FEA and create mechanical models and drawings while adhering to technical standards and fabrication methods. This role requires advanced proficiency in mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and theories, along with exceptional communication skills for writing technical papers and proposals.

What you'll do

  • Develop and lead the design of navigation, communication, and control systems.
  • Provide technical guidance to project management on aligning strategies with business goals.
  • Create mechanical models and drawings using advanced CAD tools proficiently.
  • Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural integrity assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-810 and other relevant industry standards.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to implement efficient fabrication methods.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with at least 8 years of experience.
  • Proficient in solid modeling CAD tools and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ANSYS.
  • Expertise in mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods, technical standards, and government/industry regulations.
  • Experience applying MIL-STD-810 and J-STD-001 standards.
  • Strong communication skills with experience writing technical papers and proposals.

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