Engineer Associate

Job ID Number
RQ214641
California, MD, US
Category
Information Technology
Employment Type
Full Time
Business Unit
GDIT

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA MD California
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ214641


Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Professional Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Design, Mechanical Engineering, Problem Solving
Certifications:
None
Experience:
0 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

ENGINEER ASSOCIATE

Transform technology into opportunity as a Mechanical Engineer Associate at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Mechanical Engineer Associate, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of NAVAIR Ship and Air Integrated Warfare (SAIW) Division. You will play a crucial role in providing technical support for shipboard installations and solutions to teams performing industrial work.
  • Design, evaluate, plan, test, and operate electrical, electronic, mechanical, and/or computer components, equipment and systems
  • Evaluate system designs and drawings to identify problems during project planning to reduce impacts during execution
  • Perform technical evaluations on system designs and propose resolutions to internal and external stakeholders
  • Develop system test and evaluation plans, and execute test plans to verify performance of equipment
  • Identify risks and issues that may affect project success and propose mitigation strategies
  • Interface directly with customer stakeholders and multiple engineering authorities to identify issues during initial design and corresponding solutions
  • Generate Condition Found Reports (CFRs) and Liaison Action Requests (LARs) summarizing problems and propose recommendations
  • Collaborate with project management and installation teams to identify and resolve issues impeding project progress
  • Interface directly with customer stakeholders and multiple engineering authorities to identify issues during initial design and corresponding solutions
  • Aid industrial installation teams in applying developed solutions on-site
  • Identify areas for process improvement and make recommendations for change
  • Ensure installation of next-generation equipment on Naval Vessels is successful without compromising quality or safety
  • Utilize Autodesk suite of tools in development and evaluation of engineering solutions


WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Mechanical Engineer Associate must have:
  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering from ABET-accredited school
  • Required Experience: 0+ years of related experience
  • Security Clearance Level: Able to obtain Secret clearance
  • Strong technical problem solving skills, including evaluating performance of a system
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and levels of an organization
  • Strong organization and time management skills able to balance multiple priorities and clients
  • Able to read drawings
  • Technical writing skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Proficient with Autodesk including AutoCAD
  • Familiarity with Mil-Stds and Navy Modernization Process preferred
  • Location: California, MD; Chesapeake, VA
  • Travel up to 25%
  • US Citizenship Required


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

The likely salary range for this position is $64,230 - $78,200. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA MD California

Additional Work Locations:
USA VA Chesapeake

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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