Sr Principal Project Engineer

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking an experienced Sr Principal Project Engineer to join our Huntsville team.

We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organization's ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

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 a hybrid work option, 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!

The Sr Prin Project Engineer will be required to lead or coordinate project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management and troubleshooting for engineering projects. Ensure project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost. Facilitates development of IPT plans, schedules, performance requirements. Briefs project team and senior management of progress towards cost, schedule, and performance targets. Leads risk mitigation planning and execution.

Major Position Responsibilities

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experience.

• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking.  Design review. Project engineering. Resource planning. Technical project management. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software. Project management software.

• Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Pay Range (USD)

116/k-216/k

Additional Compensation - ICP

Hired applicant will be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Compensation Program.

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 are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.

PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave

Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.