Sr. / Principal Mechanical Engineer, Life Cycle Engineering
About General Dynamics
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Each business unit is responsible for the execution of its strategy and operational performance. Our corporate leaders set the overall strategy of the business and manage allocation of capital. This unique model keeps us focused on what matters — delivering on our promises to customers through relentless improvement, continued growth, boosting return on invested capital and disciplined capital deployment.
Responsibilities for this Position
Sr. / Principal Mechanical Engineer, Life Cycle Engineering
US-ME-Brunswick
Req ID: 2025-4513
Type: Regular Full-Time
Remaining Positions: 1
Post End Date: ..
Category: Engineering
Salary Grade: E/F
Shift: 1st
Overview
GDBIWs Life Cycle Engineering Department supports the design, integration, and installation of modernized systems and equipment on in-service Navy surface combatants.
This position is part of the DDG 1000 Planning Yard Engineering team, and provides functional Mechanical Engineering analysis and Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) support for DDG 1000 Class Destroyers.
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performing functional mechanical engineering analysis for installation of shipalts onto DDG 1000 class ships.
- Supporting update of associated databases and calculations, and configuration management of changes to piping and HVAC systems since new construction, for DDG 1000 distributive systems.
- Specifying new functional designs and design changes in support of Navy contracts, Ship Upgrades (SCDs) and special studies for DDG 1000 class ships.
- Working with customers (Navy, Installing Activities, Procurement, Contracts, Detail Design, and On-Site Design Representatives) to resolve technical issues, recommend changes and maintain appropriate communications.
- Some travel to ships Home Ports may be required.
- Working with customers to resolve technical issues, recommend changes, and maintain appropriate communications.
- Providing technical leadership for development of detail design products.
Responsibilities
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering required.
- Sr. Engineer: 5+ years' experience required
- Principle Engineer: 12+ years experience required
Qualifications
Sr. Engineer: 5+ years' experience required
Principle Engineer: 12+ years experience required
Familiarity with shipboard or commercial pipe and vent systems desired.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize, plan, and execute projects.
Highly motivated, strong attention to detail with proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
WINDOWS and WINDOWS software operating skills required.
Microsoft Excel and Word skills required, proficiency in Access desirable.
CAD (AutoCAD, Catia) skills desirable.
- This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)
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