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Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.\nResponsibilities for this Position\nResponsibilities\nLead mechanical design and development of UAV structures, payload enclosures, equipment mounts, brackets, mechanisms, and other flight hardware for the Sabre program.\nCreate and review 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, bills of material, interface definitions, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in accordance with applicable engineering standards.\nPerform or coordinate structural, thermal, vibration, shock, fatigue, and tolerance analyses; interpret results and drive design improvements that meet performance and weight targets.\nCollaborate with electrical, systems, manufacturing, test, and supplier teams to integrate avionics, wiring, thermal management, environmental protection, and serviceability within platform constraints.\nDefine and execute mechanical verification and validation activities, including prototype evaluation, environmental qualification, laboratory testing, flight-test support, and failure investigation.\nSupport design reviews, configuration management, change control, technical risk management, and clear communication of status, issues, and recommendations to program leadership.\nSupport transition to production through design for manufacturability and assembly, supplier coordination, manufacturing documentation, and resolution of production and field issues.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).\nMinimum 5 years of relevant mechanical design and development experience, consistent with Level 65 classification.\nDemonstrated experience with 3D CAD, mechanical drawings, bills of material, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and configuration-controlled engineering data.\nExperience with structural and thermal analysis and with qualification testing of aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical hardware.\nStrong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, test, and program teams.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience supporting UAV, airborne, space, or defense hardware programs through design, integration, test, and production.\nFamiliarity with composite structures, lightweight materials, environmental sealing, thermal management, and vibration or shock isolation.\nExperience using analysis tools such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, MATLAB, or equivalent structural and thermal engineering tools.\nWorking knowledge of MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160, ASME Y14.5, or similar aerospace and defense design and qualification standards.\nExperience with supplier technical oversight, production transition, cost and schedule trade studies, and root-cause corrective action.\nWorkplace Options: This position is fully on-site.While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA activities.\nSalary Note\nThis 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.Combined Salary Range\nUSD $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /Yr.Company Overview\nGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. 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