Mechanical Engineer

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Transform technology into opportunity as a Mechanical Engineer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Mechanical Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of NAVAIR Ship and Air Integrated Warfare (SAIW) Division. You will play a crucial role in providing technical support for shipboard installations and solutions to teams performing industrial work.

• Design, evaluate, plan, test, and operate electrical, electronic, mechanical, and/or computer components, equipment and systems
• Evaluate system designs and drawings to identify problems during project planning to reduce impacts during execution
• Perform technical evaluations on system designs and propose resolutions to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop system test and evaluation plans, and execute test plans to verify performance of equipment
• Identify risks and issues that may affect project success and propose mitigation strategies
• Interface directly with customer stakeholders and multiple engineering authorities to identify issues during initial design and corresponding solutions
• Generate Condition Found Reports (CFRs) and Liaison Action Requests (LARs) summarizing problems and propose recommendations
• Collaborate with project management and installation teams to identify and resolve issues impeding project progress
• Interface directly with customer stakeholders and multiple engineering authorities to identify issues during initial design and corresponding solutions
• Aid industrial installation teams in applying developed solutions on-site
• Identify areas for process improvement and make recommendations for change
• Ensure installation of next-generation equipment on Naval Vessels is successful without compromising quality or safety
• Utilize Autodesk suite of tools in development and evaluation of engineering solutions

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Mechanical Engineer must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering from ABET-accredited school, (Masters of Science in Engineering or Masters of Engineering is preferred but not required)
• Experience: 2+ years of related experience
• Security Clearance Level: Able to obtain Secret clearance
• Strong technical problem solving skills, including evaluating performance of a system
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and levels of an organization
• Strong organization and time management skills able to balance multiple priorities and clients
• Able to read drawings
• Technical writing skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficient with Autodesk including AutoCAD
• PMP certification preferred
• Familiarity with Mil-Stds and Navy Modernization Process preferred
• Location: California, MD; Chesapeake, VA
• Travel up to 25%
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

2 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required