General Dynamics · 1 day ago
UAV/Advanced Mechanical Engineer
USA-VA-Manassas
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Dynamics is a leading defense and technology company, and they are seeking an UAV/Advanced Mechanical Engineer. The role involves designing, building, and testing UAV systems, as well as preparing UAVs for flight testing and performing engine bench testing.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with other engineers to design, build, and test the UAV
Assemble UAVs to prepare for flight testing
Perform engine bench testing to ensure engines are ready for flight testing
Interface with the Lead Designer and Senior Technical Engineer on a daily basis
Perform flight ready verification of the UAV
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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
Preferred
UAV flight experience
Experienced with AoA, LOB, prop pitch, thermodynamics, etc
Experienced with small engine aircraft
Experienced with Ardupilot
Able to lead ME and EE at all levels of experience
The innate ability to build your design in a lab and successfully complete a flight
Benefits
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
And more
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
Leadership Team
Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP
Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP
Matthew Brandon, MSHR
Manager, Sr HR Business Partner
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