Engineering Technician Lead

General Dynamics Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking an Engineering Technician Lead to join our Manufacturing Engineering team in Camden, AR. You will support engineers, set up equipment, test products, and help drive improvements across processes.

The role requires 5–7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with strong CAE/CAD knowledge and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree with 5–7 years of related experience or equivalent combined education and experience.
• Associate's Degree preferred with strong technical training background.
• Technical expertise, ability to follow directions, design capability, math skills, and CAE software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and scientists to create, modify, and test products and processes.
• Set up equipment and monitor tests and experiments.
• Inspect products for flaws and identify improvements.
• Collect data, observe results, and prepare summaries and reports.
• Provide engineering support on projects.

Skills

Engineering support

Technical expertise

CAE software

Math skills

Education

Vocational/Technical Training Degree

Associate's Degree

Tools

CAD software

CAE tools

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Engineering Technician Lead
US-AR-Hampton
Job ID: 2026-36900
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing Engineering
Camden, AR
Company Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
• Completes a variety of atypical assignments
• Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
• Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments
• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions

• Assists engineers and scientists as they create, modify, and test products and processes.
• Supports with technical tasks and project support.
• Sets up equipment and monitors tests and experiments.
• Inspects products and processes for flaws and identifies areas of improvement.
• Observes results, collects data, and compiles summaries and reports.
• Performs extensive research and development during creation phase of product.
• Utilizes computer-aided design and drafting equipment during design phase.
• Supports less experienced colleagues with engineering support tasks and projects.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Ability to understand and follow directions. Design expertise. Mathematical skills. Engineering Support. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements:

• 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.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

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.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components and armament systems around the world.