[Hiring] Senior Project Engineer @General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our growing Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team. The Senior Project Engineer will lead and coordinate project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting and troubleshooting across multiple programs. Leads an Integrated Project Team (IPT) to design, develop, manufacture, and deliver products. Works with engineering management to plan, staff, and execute projects of all sizes. Serves as engineering interface to program management, senior leadership, and the customer community. Ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost.

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

• Performs engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints.
• Reviews industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Reviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems.
• Provides technical support for the engineering process.
• Designs, implements, and communicates an operational plan for completing the project. Monitors progress and performance against the project plan.
• Takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Identifies, develops, and gathers resources necessary to complete the project.
• Prepares engineering designs and work specifications.
• Develops project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Selects materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinking.
• Design review.
• Project engineering.
• Resource planning.
• Technical project management.
• Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software.
• Project management software.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% travel likely.

Pay Range (USD)

$95/k-$125/k

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

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance.
• Pre-tax spending accounts.
• 401k plan and eligibility for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution.
• Voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance, Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually.
• Up to 3 weeks paid family leave.