Project Engineer I

General Dynamics Corporation; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Lincoln, NE is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer I to support design evaluations and project execution within budget and schedule constraints.

The role requires an engineering degree with 0–3 years of experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include technical support, requirements analysis, and problem review across production and maintenance contexts.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience.
• Engineering degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints.
• Provides technical support for the engineering process and contributes to the completion of a project.
• Analyzes project requirements and performs standard technical calculations.
• Reviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Project engineering

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Engineer I

Job ID: 2026-37081
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Location: Lincoln, NE (Main Plant)

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 conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
• Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles
• Entry level to a professional career progression
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Performs engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints.
• Provides technical support for the engineering process and contributes to the completion of a project.
• Analyzes project requirements and performs standard technical calculations.
• Reviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience
• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

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.

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