Lead Engineering Technician – R&D & Test

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

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.