Materials & Process Engineer - Composites

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Marion, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Make the world’s most advanced Radomes even smarter!
As a Materials & Process Engineer - Composites (Sr Mech Engr) for the ACS in Marion VA, you’ll be a member of our M&P dept., a cross functional team responsible for:
Support Production Program root cause investigations relating to materials and processes, and recommend solutions
Support Development Program qualification testing, including writing test plans, supporting on site testing, and writing test reports
Support Internal Research and Development projects
Understand and interpret the technical, organizational and process aspects of the tasks assigned and relate them to the technical needs of the overall project or organization

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months 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.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications; detail oriented
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards
• Analytic and problem solving skills
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred
• Experience with polymer matrix composite manufacturing processes including hand lay-up/autoclave cure, adhesive bonding, and resin transfer molding (RTM)
• Knowledge of the polymer chemistry of epoxy, bismaleimide (BMI), polyimide, and cyanate ester resins as they relate to the processing of pre-impregnated fabrics and unidirectional tapes commonly used in fiber-reinforced composite structure and adhesive systems
• Experience with developing and writing process specifications and work instructions for composite fabrication operations
• Experience with composites materials testing and qualification methods, both mechanical and thermal
• Creative thinker capable of leading a team in the preparation of project design, testing, and prototype fabrication

Responsibilities

• Support Production Program root cause investigations relating to materials and processes, and recommend solutions
• Support Development Program qualification testing, including writing test plans, supporting on site testing, and writing test reports
• Support Internal Research and Development projects
• Understand and interpret the technical, organizational and process aspects of the tasks assigned and relate them to the technical needs of the overall project or organization

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level