General Dynamics Jobs

General Dynamics is a defense contractor that was founded in 1952. The company grew steadily until the early 1990s. At that time, it sold off most of its divisions with the exception of Electric Boat and Land Systems. In the late 1990s, General Dynamics started acquiring companies that could expand its holdings in the areas of information technology products and services. The company has acquired over 40 companies in the past decade.

General Dynamics is a Smaller Name in the Aerospace Industry

The company currently has four business groups:

  • Aerospace
  • Combat Systems
  • Information Systems and Technology
  • Marine Systems

Working at General Dynamics

General Dynamics offers a flexible benefits plan that can be tailored to meet the needs of each employee. The plan may include the following types of benefits:

  • Bereavement Leave
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Family/Medical Leaves of Absence
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Out of Pocket Medical/Child Care Expenses
  • Group Legal Services
  • Holiday/Vacation Pay
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical Coverage
  • Military Leave
  • Savings and Stock Investment Plan (SSIP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vision Insurance

Types of Jobs Available at General Dynamics

The following are examples of jobs that may be available at General Dynamics:

  • Aircraft Technician
  • Airworthiness Inspector
  • Assembler
  • Buyer
  • Configuration Manager
  • Engineer
  • Firefighter Jobs
  • Janitor
  • JAVA/ETL Developer
  • Maintenance Mechanic
  • Production Worker
  • QA Inspector
  • Quality Assurance Representative
  • Research Chemist
  • Safety Engineer
  • Senior Programmer
  • Shift Lead
  • Software Engineer
  • Strategic Planning Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Technical Writer
  • Waterfront Technician (Diving Jobs)

How to Get a Job at General Dynamics

Job seekers can see a list of available positions posted on the Careers section of the company web site. Click on the link for a specific company division to see open jobs, and then click on the job title to see a detailed job description. The individual can then apply for the job online or create a Job Search Agent to receive notifications by e-mail when new jobs are posted.

Each division of General Dynamics hires employees independently. A candidate should submit his or her application to the one advertising for workers directly. Job seekers are required to register and complete an online profile before they apply for a job with the company.

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