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Advanced Mechanical Engineer

This engineer will develop mechanical structures, assemblies, thermal solutions, and supporting documentation for high-performance airborne mission systems. The position works across electrical, systems, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, customer, and program teams to transform requirements into reliable and manufacturable products. Responsibilities include managing technical work from concept through delivery, addressing risks and tradeoffs, supporting proposals, communicating engineering recommendations, and mentoring less experienced engineers. The role is well suited to an experienced mechanical designer who wants to deepen skills in thermal or structural analysis while contributing to aerospace and defense programs. Applicants should be comfortable leading complex assignments with limited direction and working toward a U.S. security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related STEM field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 3+ yearsU.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearanceAdvanced mechanical engineering experience leading complex technical assignments or projectsProficiency with Creo and Windchill for 3D models, drawings, and product data managementKnowledge of manufacturing methods, materials, tolerancing, and design for manufacturabilityStrong communication, collaboration, technical judgment, and mentoring skills
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About General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)

General Dynamics Mission Systems says it builds radios in Scottsdale, where it reported 2,475 workers in July 2025 and has Air Force radio work through 2027.

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