Principal Engineer; Systems Engineer

Job Summary

Principal Systems Engineer to lead integration, qualification, manufacturing, transition to production, and fielding of Active Protection System technologies, including countermeasure munitions, radars, optics, turrets, turret controls, and real‑time software. Work with foreign suppliers, vehicle prime contractors, and U.S. military customers while collaborating with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program teams. Responsibilities include system architecture, requirements, verification, vehicle integration, testing, troubleshooting, safety, logistics, training, and documentation.

Requires regular domestic travel and periodic international travel to supplier sites and military facilities.

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work.
• Leads others to solve complex problems.
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
• May lead functional teams or projects.
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

• Applies standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies.
• Analyzes, develops and evaluates systems.
• Improves and maintains current systems or creates brand new projects.
• Designs and drafts blueprints, visits systems in the field and manages projects.
• Applies engineering techniques and analyses within the scope of the assignment.

Leads product lifecycle activities including requirements, design, integration, testing, validation, and support. Manages requirement databases, verification methods, and traceability. Plans and executes integration and test efforts. Develops system architecture and supports safety, reliability, logistics, documentation, and obsolescence. Identifies design issues and performs FMEA.

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8–10 years' experience.
• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required.
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Preferred education and experience: Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or other closely related field.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication, analytical thinking, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, mathematics skills, computer skills, technical expertise.
• Key
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
  • Experience in full lifecycle technology development in the Aerospace or Defense industry.
  • Expertise with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML tools such as Cameo for modeling of system and subsystem architectures.
  • Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership role, engaging directly with customers, and mentoring engineers.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance is required; an existing clearance is strongly preferred.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.

25–50% travel likely.

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Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, and basic life insurance.
• Pre‑tax spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with non‑contributory retirement contribution.
• Voluntary benefits:
  Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.

Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at‑will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.