Sr Prin Eng Specialist

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Hampton (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in the United States invites applications for a Sr Prin Eng Specialist. This on-site engineering role focuses on applying standard techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree with 10–12 years of experience (or equivalent) and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 10–12 years' experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor's Degree preferred; strong communication, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Sr Prin Eng Specialist

Job Locations

US-AR-Hampton

Requisition ID: 2026-36821

Position Type: Full Time

Position Classification: On-Site

Job Function: Engineering

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!

Job Summary

Performs engineering work in operations, production, construction or maintenance environments | Responsibilities are within the Engineering Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Recognized as an expert within the company and requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function

• Solves unique problems that have a broad impact on the business


• Contributes to the development of organization functional strategy


• Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirements


• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience


• 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. Critical thinking. Analytical thinking. Problem solving skills. Mathematic skills. Computer skills. Technical expertise.

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.


• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

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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.