Job Description

Responsibilities for this Position

Flight and Security Mechanical Engineer Entry Level

ID: 2025-68454
USA-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 10/8/2025
Category: Engineering-Hardware
Employment Type: College
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of 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, you'll be a member of a cross functional team working on projects that support some of our nations fundamental defense services. GDMS employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. The selected candidate will perform complex mechanical design and development in such areas as cabinets, consoles, electronic enclosures, sensors, and integration of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) electronic equipment. They will support the build, test, and qualification of mechanical components and assemblies. They will also help document all design solutions and changes as required per American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and military standards.

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to quickly grasp and apply new information
• 3D CAD experience (CREO)
• Structural analysis: including FEA (Finite Element Analysis, ANSYS preferred)
• Thermal Analysis (ANSYS IcePAK)
• Design of Mechanical Hardware Structures and for Electronics
• Vibration Isolation
• Technical drawing knowledge: drawing standards, tolerancing, GD&T (Geometric, Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Cable and Harness Design
• Design for Manufacturability
• Design for Assembly

• Clear understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and theories

• Good ability to be a team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments

Duties and Tasks:

• Performs design and development in such areas as mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, thermodynamic, or heat transfer for production, transmission, measurement, and use of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines and/or machines
• Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs
• Provides design information for detailing packaging documentation
• Receives detailed instructions from immediate supervisor
• Generally, works within an identified work group
• Collaborates with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department
• Builds stable working relationships internally
• Works on problems with defined scope, schedule, and expectations
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Clear understanding of Microsoft Office applications
• Travel may be required
• Security clearance may be required

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 fully on-site, or hybrid/flex as desired.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA facility.

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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 $83,721.00 - USD $92,878.00 /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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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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