Sr Mechanical Engineer (SRM - Design) (Remote Option Available)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team. The role designs, develops, and integrates mechanical components for solid rocket motor systems, supporting product development through manufacturing, assembly, and testing.

Responsibilities:

• Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
• Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
• Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications
• Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew
• Collaborates closely with structural, thermal, and propulsion analysts to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and manufacturing requirements
• Responsibilities include supporting the full product lifecycle—from concept design and configuration development to manufacturing, assembly, and static fire test activities
• Maintains configuration control, resolves design issues, and provides technical support to manufacturing and test operations

Requirements:

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Applied mechanics
• Design engineering
• Design optimization
• Design review
• Mechanical engineering
• Prototyping
• Requirements engineering/analysis
• CAD software
• Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software
• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree