Materials & Process Engineer - Composites

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. Agile experience preferred.

Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility

for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

for this Position

Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they're often classified. That's what you'll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you'll work with amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, it's time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS).

At GDMS, we provide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; combat systems; torpedoes; cyber security; knowledge management; and electronic warfare.

As a Materials & Process Engineer - Composites (Sr Mech Engr) for the ACS in Marion, VA, you'll be a member of our M&P department, a cross-functional team responsible for:

• ◆Supporting Production Program root cause investigations relating to materials and processes, and recommending solutions
• ◆Supporting Development Program qualification testing, including writing test plans, supporting on-site testing, and writing test reports
• ◆Supporting Internal Research and Development projects
• ◆Understanding and interpreting the technical, organizational, and process aspects of assigned tasks as they relate to the overall project or organization

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills or experiences:

• ◆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 pre-impregnated fabrics and unidirectional tapes used in fiber-reinforced composite structures and adhesive systems
• ◆Experience developing and writing process specifications and work instructions for composite fabrication operations
• ◆Experience with composites materials testing and qualification methods, both mechanical and thermal

• ✓Root cause investigations and solutions development supporting both production and development programs
• ✓Qualification testing for development programs, including test plan authorship and on-site test support
• ✓Contribution to Internal Research and Development projects
• ✓Collaboration across a cross-functional M&P team on technically complex composite programs
• ✓Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation