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

<strong>Company Overview<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!<br><br><strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>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.<br><br><ul><li> 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.<br><br></li></ul><strong> Impact of the Role <br><br></strong><strong>General Profile<br><br></strong><ul><li>Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines </li><li>Solves complex problems </li><li>Works independently, receives minimal guidance</li><li>May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives </li><li>Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience</li><li>Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment<br><br></li></ul><strong>Essential Functions<br><br></strong><ul><li> Responsible for the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support.</li><li> Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations. </li><li> Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately.</li><li> Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures.</li><li> Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures. </li><li> May have sole responsibility for projects and participate in disaster recovery exercises.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Required Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience</li><li>Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required</li><li>Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree</li><li>Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Analytical thinking skills. Problem-solving skills.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Additional Responsibilities:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Analyzing customer/stakeholder requirements, decomposing requirements, deriving requirements, and allocating requirements to system and subsystem elements in DOORs</li><li>Developing and maintaining risk and opportunity databases.</li><li>Supporting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture</li><li>Developing system/subsystem design documentation such as interface definitions, system schematics, and system description documents</li><li>Developing and executing system verification</li><li>Developing MBSE processes, procedures, templates, and best practices</li><li>Developing, reviewing, and presenting Cameo models to internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)</li><li>Assisting in preparation of proposals and presentation materials</li><li>Performing peer reviews of fellow team members’ work</li><li>Developing and reviewing test plans and reports</li><li>Supporting the planning and execution of various kinds of testing including subsystem and system testing<br><br></li></ul><strong>Physical Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.</li><li>Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.</li><li>Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Travel Requirements<br><br></strong>Up to 25% travel likely.<br><br><strong> Pay Range (USD) <br><br></strong>$100,300-$135,700<br><br><strong> Pay Transparency Statement <br><br></strong>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.<br><br><strong>Additional Compensation<br><br></strong>Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.<br><br><strong>Benefits<br><br></strong>Hidden (29037)<br><br><strong> _____________________________ <br><br></strong>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.

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