Associate Engineer, Mechanical Engineering (Test & Evaluation) - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Associate Engineer, Mechanical Engineering (Test & Evaluation)
US-ME-Bath
Req ID: 2024-4399
Type: Regular Full-Time
Remaining Positions: 1
Post End Date: ..
Category: Engineering
Salary Grade: BMDA
Shift: 1st
Overview
The Test & Evaluation (T&E) Assistant Engineer is responsible for supporting the Mechanical Engineering T&E department in successfully supporting the Ship Comprehensive Test Plan.
The successful candidate will perform duties that include, but are not limited to the following:
- Develop, witness, evaluate, submit, and maintain stage 2 installation and 3-7 operational Combat Systems tests involving Ordnance Handling, and Electronics/Communications Systems.
- Support Hull, Mechanical, Electrical, and Combat Systems testing during various ship activation periods, including sea trials.
- Provide test support to multiple ship programs.
- Research ECP's (change proposals) for impact to the test program.
- Work closely with manufacturing, ATT and Navy personnel throughout the development, execution, and approval cycle of the test program.
- Help resolve emergent test procedure issues on the deck plates.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of all T&E BMDA responsible documents.
Responsibilities
- Required
- Ability to obtain Secret and/or Top Secret Security Clearance.
- Preferred
- BIW Apprentice or 2 year technical degree in Marine Engineering.
Qualifications
- Required
- 5+ years in an engineering/manufacturing environment recommended.
- Significant experience in a shipyard test environment.
- Ability to interpret test requirements, and perform required calculations.
- Broad knowledge of general ship design, construction and test program processes.
- Demonstrated organizational and people skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and effectiveness with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to support temporary off shift or second shift tests and Sea Trials.
- Preferred
- Navy Combat Systems related or Shipboard Electrical experience.
- Prior experience with BIW system diagrams and Navy Ship Specifications.
- 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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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
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