Sr Director, R&D Eng

General Dynamics Corporation; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 209,500 - 283,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

PTO and paid family leave

Job summary

General Dynamics Corporation is seeking a Senior Director for R&D Engineering in Bothell, WA. This role involves leadership in engineering research and product development, overseeing teams, and ensuring compliance with guidelines. Ideal candidates will have a degree in science or engineering, extensive experience, and strong management skills. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer skills and experience in a DoD environment.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs engineering research and development activities.
• Oversees product functional requirements and integrates components.
• Ensures lab activities comply with regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Management skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Project management

Strong written, digital and verbal communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Director, R&D Eng

Location: US-WA-Bothell

Job ID: 2026-36044
Type: Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering

Impact of the Role

• Provides leadership and direction through managers
• Must have at least one manager level direct report
• Is accountable for the performance and results of a division or region
• Executes business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy
• Decisions are guided by functional or major operational segment strategy and priorities
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Directs and oversees the organization's engineering research, design, and development activities with the goal of developing new or improved products, processes, or services.
• Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability and safety.
• Designs, develops, executes and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials.
• Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.
• Develops project plans, reviews research specifications, secures resources, monitors project progress, and provides regular reports to leadership teams.
• Ensures that all laboratory activities comply with regulatory guidelines, and quality and/or performance standards.
• Manages research activities and guides subordinates in the application of scientific or engineering principles to the product development process.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel decisions with concurrence from HR & Senior Leadership.
• Establishes and administers policies and procedures, departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.

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.
• 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.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Science or Engineering degree preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Management skills. Foster teamwork. Analytical thinking. Detail oriented. Research. Project management.
• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
• Strong written, digital and verbal communication skills in both an individual and team environment
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Masters degree in science or engineering
• Experience in a DoD environment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Working knowledge of munitions: associated platforms,strategic and tactical systems, and military munitions/platform interface requirements

Pay Range (USD)

$209,500 - $283,400

Benefits

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following 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.

PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave

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

EEO Statement

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.