General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an onsite Sr. Project Engineer to join our Bothell, WA team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in Bothell offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer for our Precision Guidance Technologies programs. In this role, you will provide technical leadership to a multidisciplinary team responsible for successfully executing our contracted and internally funded programs. You will drive system architecture and apply innovative technical solutions through a high level of engineering skills including mechanical and electrical designs as well as structural, thermal and performance analysis. You will work with our subsystem partners in defining their requirements and scope to ensure their deliverables meet our system requirements and program schedules. In addition, you will lead both internal and customer Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to plan, coordinate and execute program defined scope. As the Senior Project Engineer, you will act as the technical interface with our customers and represent GD-OTS in technical reviews and other program meetings.

• Performs engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints.
• Reviews industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Reviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems.
• Provides technical support for the engineering process.
• Designs, implements, and communicates, an operational plan for completing the project.
• Monitors progress and performance against the project plan.
• Takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Identifies, develops, and gathers resources necessary to complete the project.
• Prepares engineering designs and work specifications.
• Develops project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Selects materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.

Required Qualifications: 

• Associate’s degree and 5-7 years’ experience required
• Engineering Degree Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Electrical Engineering
• Working understanding of basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts, including mechanical, electrical design and analysis.
• Experience working on Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) systems including IMUs, GPS, Power Systems, Guidance Computers and Control Systems.
• General understanding of aerodynamic principles and design.
• Experience in planning and executing successful projects for complex aerospace products.
• Ability to translate general customer requirements into products, specific requirements and program elements
• Experience in developing subsystem Statements of Work.
• Experience in developing detailed project plans, schedules and leading IPTs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Oral and written communication skills
• Analytical thinking
• Design review
• Project engineering
• Resource planning
• Technical project management
• Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software
• Project management software

Other Requirements: 

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Less than 25% travel likely

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.