Advanced Mechanical Engineer for EW Programs

Responsibilities for this Position

Advanced Mechanical Engineer for EW Programs

ID: 2026-73027
US-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 6/10/2026
Category: Engineering-Hardware
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a mechanical engineer for the Progeny Systems EW business area, youll lead a cross functional team responsible for the mechanical engineering solutions that are needed to deliver cutting edge EW capabilities to our US Navy submarine fleet.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

What sets you apart:

• Advanced proficiency with Creo modeling to create mechanical CAD models and drawings
• Advanced proficiency with PTC Windchill to create and manage parts lists and document revisions
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards
• Collaborative, creative thinker with experience leading complex projects with successful outcomes
• Exceptional communication skills with experience writing technical papers and proposals
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for EW systems
• Experience with design and analysis for shipboard shock, vibration, and thermal environments
• Prefer experience with Ansys and Fluent for thermal and structural analyses
• Support system integration, testing, and qualification activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation and drawings
• Expertise with ASME Y14.100 drawing standards and application of ASME Y14.5 GD&T
• Ensure designs meet program requirements, schedule, and cost objectives
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site at our Manassas, VA facility

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $124,216.00 - USD $137,803.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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