Sr Engineer (Systems Engineer)

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 90,763 - 122,797; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays (11) and 120 hours of PTO annually

Family leave (up to 3 weeks paid)

Job summary

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Colchester, Vermont. The role encompasses leading the integration and qualification of advanced technologies, working closely with U.S. military and suppliers. Candidates should have at least an Associate's Degree, with a preference for a Bachelor's in Systems Engineering, alongside 5-7 years of relevant experience. The position requires strong communication skills, technical knowledge, and the potential for DoD Secret Security Clearance. The role involves 25-50% travel and offers a competitive salary ranging from $90,763 to $122,797.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience in engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration, qualification, and fielding of APS technologies.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vehicle primes, and military customers.
• Develop system and subsystem architecture and verification planning.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Problem solving skills

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Technical expertise

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Summary

Seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead integration, qualification, manufacturing, production transition, and fielding of APS technologies, including munitions, sensors, turrets, controls, and realtime software. The role involves coordination with foreign suppliers, vehicle primes, and U.S. military customers, and collaboration across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program management. Responsibilities include system and subsystem architecture development, requirements and interface definition, verification planning, and support for vehicle integration, qualification testing, troubleshooting, reliability and safety analyses, logistics, training, and customer documentation. Domestic and international travel is required.

Impact of the Role

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Solves complex problems
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Applies standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies.
• Analyzes, develops and evaluates systems.
• Improves and maintains current systems or creates brand new projects.
• Designs and drafts blueprints, visits systems in the field and manages projects.
• Applies engineering techniques and analyses within the scope of the assignment.

Additional Responsibilities

Leads full product lifecycle, from requirements and design to integration, verification, and support; creates and manages and validates requirement databases, verification methods, and traceability; plans and executes system integration and verification programs; develops system architecture and monitors performance; supports safety, reliability, logistics, and documentation; prepares technical materials; identifies design issues and performs FMEA.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years experience
• Engineering degree required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or other closely related field.

• Oral and written communication skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, mathematical skills, computer skills, technical expertise
• Experience in full lifecycle technology development in the Aerospace or Defense industry
• Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML tools such as Cameo for modeling of system and subsystem architectures
• Experience in a technical leadership role, engaging directly with customers, and mentoring engineers
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance is required; an existing clearance is strongly preferred

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 may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.

Travel Requirements

25-50% travel likely.

Pay Range (USD)

$90,763.00 - $122,797.00

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Additional Compensation

Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company's Gain Sharing Program.

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 401(k) plan and are eligible for the Non‑Contributory Retirement Contribution. Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and 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.

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.