Sr R&D Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an onsite Sr. R&D Engineerto join our diverse and skilled engineering team in Bothell, WA team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in Bothell offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Summary:

We are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer for our test engineering team on Precision Guidance Technologies. The Senior R&D engineer will own a wide range of product development and test engineering scope supporting our contracted and internally funded programs. In this role, you will work with other team members to execute complex programs from concept through development, qualification and production. You will apply creative technical solutions through a high-level degree of engineering skills and principles including mechanical design, structural analysis, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics. Work will include the verification of product design through extensive test campaigns. You will plan out detailed test programs, hardware requirements and schedule to execute the planned activities. You will work with both internal and customer IPTs to plan, coordinate and execute test campaigns that will be conducted at GD-OTS and external facilities.

• Conducts research and development activities for an organization or business unit
• Applies research theories, principles, and models when conducting experiments and research activities
• Summarizes research results and communicates findings to internal and external bodies
• Assesses the scope of research projects and ensures projects are on time and within budget
• Develops technical documentations for all projects

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree ingeneral Engineering or specialized Engineering
• 5-7 years experience relevant to the positions functional area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Electrical engineering
• Strongly prefer Master of Science Degree in Engineering
• Working understanding of basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts including thermal and structural engineering
• Experience in planning and executing successful test programs for complex aerospace products.
• Ability to analyze test data and verify compliance against system requirements.
• Ability to work with other functional teams in the accomplishment of hardware development, fabrication, assembly and test
• Independently evaluate, select, and applied standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications for the solution to specific engineering problems
• Previous working knowledge of Creo, Windchill and Jira.
• Ability to translate general customer requirements into products, specific requirements and program elements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
• Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to re-prioritizeon the fly
• Position requires a high degree of analytical aptitude with strong problem solving skills
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals while performing a variety of complex tasks
• Works under limited supervision
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safety
• Operates under minimal direction and exercises moderate to independent judgment
• Decisions are guided by policy, procedures and business plan

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
• Professional demeanor and presentation skills for frequent meetings, presentations, and site visits
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of time

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 employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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