Responsibilities for this Position
Mechanical Engineer Entry Level
ID: 2026-72908
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 6/9/2026
Category: Engineering-Hardware
Employment Type: College
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
Responsibilities for this Position
Duties and Tasks:
Assists and 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/ormachines
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:
Working knowledge 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
Ability to learn and apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues
Working knowledge 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
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
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 $77,843.00 - USD $86,358.00 /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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