Responsibilities for this Position
Sr Advanced Mechnical Engineer
ID: 2024-62549
USA-AL-Cullman
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 2/28/2024
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. 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
This position is at the Precision Structures and Optics (PS&O) division and is located in Cullman, Alabama. We provide aerospace structures and systems manufactured from unique materials such as Beryllium, Albemet and special alloys of Aluminum. These structures and systems support both defense applications and scientific systems, and are applied in both space and terrestrial applications. PS&O is the largest supplier of Beryllium structures and systems in the United States.

As an Sr. Advanced Mechnical Engineer you will perform design and analysis for space qualified structures and telescopes. Your designs will meet stringent thermal, structural, and dynamic (shock and vibration) environmental requirements which will be verified though FEA analysis and test. A strong knowledge and/or experience in vibration/shock analysis using FEA tools is required. Desired FEA expertise includes CAD modeling, FEA model creation and analysis for thermal and structural load environments. A strong ability to apply FEA customization applications for advanced analysis capability is desired.

A unique feature of your work at PS&O will involve optical mirrors and telescope systems, with high precision requirements for mirror/telescope performance over all mission environmental conditions. You will work closely with optical engineers to achieve optical performance for both test and mission deployable systems.

As PS&O manufactures structures and mirrors, you will be involved in manufacturing processes, and will be intimately involved in applying specialized automatic polishing machine technology to achieve mirror surfaces.
What sets you apart:

• Strong proficiency with modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards
• Collaborative, creative thinker with experience leading complex projects
• Strong communication skills with ability to write technical papers and proposals
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• High level of proficiency working with FEA tools and techniques
• Highly proficient writing technical papers and proposals
• Intimate knowledge of technical standards, manufacturing /fabrication methodsm and governments /industry standards

What you'll Experience:

• Working with space telescopes and other complex systems on a team of dedicated engineers and scientists performing reasearch and design, analysis, manufacturingfg and test of mirror -based systems
• Opportunities to advance material processing for mirrored sufaces and excel in analysis tools applications

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 gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is a Hybrid/Flex work environment
While on-site, you will be a part of the Cullman, AL engineering team
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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 $132,500.00 - USD $142,500.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the worlds most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine whats possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
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