Graduate Engineer Oakdale 2023

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company. From Gulfstream business jets and combat vehicles to nuclear-powered submarines and communications systems, people around the world depend on our products and services for their safety and security.

Position Objective

• Part of a graduate development programme which will provide interpersonal and team working related training courses to develop skills that are fundamental to the business.
• Part of a two year development programme that will involve rotations with in multiple engineering departments to ensure you experience and develop understanding of how General Dynamics UK operates.
• Graduates joining General Dynamics UK will be expected to add value from day one. Through the development programme and through work experience in departmental areas, the successful candidate will develop into a valuable member of the business.

General Level Description

General Accountabilities

• Learns job/role requirements; begins to apply academic knowledge to job/role accountabilities

Supervision Required or Provided to Others

• Works under close supervision, and requires significant direction on how assignments are to be executed

Complexity

• Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.

Knowledge and Technical Expertise

• Learns to apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues. Able to apply basic knowledge/skills to own work. Develops skills in basic theories, practices and procedures in one skill area through formal training.

Problem Solving

• Uses existing, clearly defined procedures to solve routine problems; applies limited judgment and discretion

Planning & Organizing

• Organizes own time to deliver against tasks set by others, with a short term horizon

Project Management Accountabilities

• Carries out assignments within well-defined practices, procedures and approaches

Decision Making and Autonomy

• Limited decision-making authority and autonomy; predominantly takes direction from others

Client/Business Orientation

• Is introduced to the basic needs of the internal and external client and responds to standard requests. Understands relationship between work processes and the business but horizons limited to own team. Is aware of costs related to own work.

Communication, Negotiation and Influencing

• Asks questions, checks for understanding, provides explanation clearly and precisely.

Leadership Requirements

• Establishes co-operative relationships to work effectively with colleagues; supports others and participates as a team member, carrying out duties as directed

Key Contacts

• Deals directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers and team members; engages in routine exchanges of information; interactions with external contacts, if applicable, would be monitored

Physical Effort

• Little chance of injury. Duties may involve sitting, standing, keyboarding with frequent flexible breaks.

Working Conditions

• Standard Office Environment. May be required to travel and/or have overnight trips. Hours worked may exceed regular schedule.

Discipline Description

Responsibilities Include

The successful candidate will find themselves working on programmes at various stages of the development lifecycle, gaining experience and an understanding of how Engineering and General Dynamics operate.

Engineering activities undertaken will be varied and can include design, implementation, analysis, integration and testing. As a General Dynamics Engineering Graduate, you will gain hands-on experience under the supervision and guidance of a more senior Engineer.

You will progressively develop technical, interpersonal, team working and other valuable skills that are fundamental to the business. Your capabilities will increase through our Graduate Scheme, on the job work experience, and our commitment to continuous professional development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the challenges associated with engineering development in a delivery focussed organisation and how those differ to a more theoretical environment.
• Be able to demonstrate good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Be able to demonstrate high levels of motivation, integrity and professionalism.
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility, commitment and innovation.
• Be able to talk with passion about why they want to start their career in Engineering at General Dynamics

Education & Experience

• A minimum qualification of a 2:1 honours degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math’s (STEM) related) is required.