--- title: Advanced Mechanical Engineer description: General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring for the Advanced Mechanical Engineer role in Pittsfield, MA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/advanced-mechanical-engineer-at-general-dynamics-mission-systems-01a0b159-baeb-7e7c-ab0e-28b792a5a522 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as Advanced Mechanical Engineer in Pittsfield, MA. Pays $118.5K–$131.5K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/b5kxop.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Pittsfield, MA | | **Salary** | $118.5K/yr - $131.5K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 08, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for General Dynamics Mission Systems. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for General Dynamics Mission Systems. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $100,000 – $145,000 a year (median $125,000). ## Description ## Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. **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 As a mechanical engineer on the Surface Ships program, you’ll lead a cross functional team responsible for Designing, Testing, Implementing, Building, and Installing equipment on Surface Ships. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Electromechanical equipment design, Electronics Packaging design, Production Support, Installation Support, Environmental Testing, Modeling & Analysis, and/or Drawing development. **What sets you apart:** - Strong proficiency with modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings - Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards - Collaborative, creative thinker with experience leading complex projects - Strong communication skills with ability to write technical papers and proposals - Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others - Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation **Our Commitment to You:** - An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. - Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security - Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) - Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more - See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits **Workplace Options:**This position is fully on-site, or Hybrid/Flex as deemed necessary for the position and role.While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield 1 Plastics office. [https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/pittsfield] #LI-Hybrid ## 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 $118,519.00 - USD $131,482.00 /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! 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