UAV/Advanced Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: JOB DUTIES/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. What you’ll experience: Rapid research, design, and prototyping changes UAV flight experience Move from R&D to production ready design What you bring to the table: Team player Mechanical Engineering experience Hands-on experience assembling prototype systems MS Office products experience Atlassian Suite experience What sets you apart: 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. Our Commitment to You: 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 Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits Workplace Options:This position is on-site or hybrid/flex. While on-site, you will be part of the Manassas, VA facility. Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Requirements
- 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.
- Team player
- Mechanical Engineering experience
- Hands-on experience assembling prototype systems
- MS Office products experience
- Atlassian Suite experience
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
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
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
