Mechanical Engineer Entry Level

Responsibilities for this Position

Mechanical Engineer Entry Level

ID: 2025-69635
USA-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 12/9/2025
Category: Engineering-Hardware
Employment Type: College
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Duties and Tasks:
Performs design and development in such areas as mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, thermodynamic, or heat

transfer for production, transmission, measurement, and use of
mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines and/or machines
Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs
Provides design information for detailing packaging documentation
Receives detailed instructions from immediate supervisor
Generally, works within an identified work group
Collaborates with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department
Builds stable working relationships internally
Works on problems with defined scope, schedule, and expectations
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which

answers can be readily obtained
Travel may be required
Security clearance may be required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Clear understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and theories
Good ability to grasp and apply new information quickly
Good ability to handle ever increasing responsibility and assignments with growing complexity
Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction
Good ability to be a team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting

and exceeding personal and team commitments
Ability to be creative, innovative, and responsible, and able to master good decision-making skills
Ability to learn and apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues
Clear understanding of Microsoft Office applications
Good written and verbal communications skills
Good ability to recognize and clearly report relevant information
Proficient with CAD tools to create mechanical models and accompanying drawings

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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.

Combined Salary Range

USD $83,721.00 - USD $92,878.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General 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. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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