Sr Systems Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor) (Remote Option Available)

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AL); Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 100,300 - 135,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with non-contributory retirement contribution

Up to 3 weeks of paid family leave

Job summary

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AL) in Huntsville is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team. The role involves overseeing systems infrastructure and requires an Associate's Degree with 5-7 years of relevant experience in systems engineering.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on technical expertise and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This is a full-time position, eligible for remote work.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in a systems engineering role.
• Engineering degree required.
• Technical expertise in systems engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall systems infrastructure including engineering and technical services.
• Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective measures.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Analytical thinking skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our growing Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team. The ideal candidate will understand and have experience applying the full systems engineering lifecycle, and must be able to analyze and decompose requirements, create system design documentation, generate, utilize and maintain Cameo models. This position will interface with internal and external project team members, company leadership, and customers. This is a full‑time position with a 9/80 schedule. This position can be remote or at our Huntsville, AL or Hampton, AR facility.

Impact of the Role

• General Profile 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 on‑going activities or objectives.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support.
• Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations.
• Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately.
• Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures.
• Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.
• May have sole responsibility for projects and participate in disaster recovery exercises.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5‑7 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: Technical expertise, analytical thinking skills, problem‑solving skills.

Additional Responsibilities

• Analyzing customer/stakeholder requirements, decomposing requirements, deriving requirements, and allocating requirements to system and subsystem elements in DOORs.
• Developing and maintaining risk and opportunity databases.
• Supporting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture.
• Developing system/subsystem design documentation such as interface definitions, system schematics, and system description documents.
• Developing and executing system verification.
• Developing MBSE processes, procedures, templates, and best practices.
• Developing, reviewing, and presenting Cameo models to internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Assisting in preparation of proposals and presentation materials.
• Performing peer reviews of fellow team members’ work.
• Developing and reviewing test plans and reports.
• Supporting the planning and execution of various kinds of testing including subsystem and system testing.

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

Up to 25% travel likely.

Pay Range (USD)

$100,300 – $135,700

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 can enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan and are eligible for a 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, 120 hours of paid time off annually, and up to 3 weeks of paid family leave.