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Overview

The Mechanical Engineer position at General Dynamics Mission Systems involves working on design, analysis, and documentation of hardware elements for undersea applications. The company values innovation and offers a collaborative work environment focused on national security solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze hardware elements, including thermal and structural analysis.
  • Document hardware designs, including creating drawings.
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team on various projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 months of relevant experience.
  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
  • Proficiency in CAD design, preferably CREO.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods.
  • Experience in electronic packaging design and thermal analysis.
  • Familiarity with fiber optics and optical systems.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Mostly on-site position with occasional work from home.
  • Located in Florham Park, NJ.
  • Flexible schedules available with every other Friday off.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
PTO
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How this job compares in Florham Park, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $52/hr, this posting sits about 48% above the $35/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey — toward the top of a $29–$40/hr middle band drawn from 114 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 97% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

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