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Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics
Bethesda, MD Part Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Professional Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Acoustics, Engineering, Mechanical Systems, Problem Solving
Certifications:
None
Experience:
0 years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

MECHANICAL ENGINEER ASSOCIATE

Transform technology into opportunity as a Mechanical Engineer Associate 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 Associate, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. You will play a crucial role in the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge unmanned maritime systems and advanced sensor technologies for the U.S. Navy. Your work will directly support national security and help shape the future of naval warfare. This is an opportunity to apply your engineering skills to solve complex challenges in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

  • Assist in the design, development, and prototyping of mechanical and electrical components for unmanned systems and sensor payloads using CAD software and other design tools.
  • Support the integration of hardware and software components, including sensors, communication systems, and control systems, into unmanned platforms.
  • Participate in the planning and execution of system tests, both in laboratory and real-world environments, to verify system performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with unmanned systems and sensors. Perform maintenance and repair of system components as needed.
  • Collect and analyze data from system tests and in-field operations to evaluate performance and inform future design iterations.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and operational procedures.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Mechanical Engineer Associate must have:

Education: Bachelor of Science

Strong foundation in engineering principles, mathematics, and physics.

Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).

Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB or C .

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.


Role requirements: Work location is at the customer's facility. Up to 10% travel may be 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
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work
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.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $33.97 - $0.00. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
8

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA MD West Bethesda

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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