Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Performance Analysis Engineer 2 to join our 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.

Major Position Responsibilities

Purpose:

• Performs analyses in area of specialty to support contracted programs, independent research, and development efforts, and bid and proposal activities. 
• Actively participates in new business and follow-on activities. 
• Position requires expertise in the field, independent work, creativity, and the ability to solve complex engineering problems. 
• Independently applies engineering principles of fluid dynamics, gas dynamics, heat transfer analysis, and aerodynamics to the solution of engineering problems.

Major Position Responsibilities

• Has full technical responsibility in area of expertise on an individual program.
• Carry out complex assignments often requiring the development of new or improved engineering analysis methods.
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, or equipment with respect to meeting performance requirements.
• Independently develop performance models of components, modules, and subsystems which involve considerable complexity and require application of non-standard approaches in analysis.
• Write computer programs to model system behavior.
• Use creativity in developing design approaches which satisfy technical requirements while minimizing costs and providing unique approaches which offer significant technical advantage.
• Serve as responsible performance analysis engineer on contracted programs.
• Specify instrumentation, test techniques, and test procedures required to verify analysis.
• Procedure evolved result in unique test approaches which minimize overall program cost.
• Make presentations to customers on contracted programs which summarize analysis and test results, which enhance company technical image.
• Interface directly with customer technical representatives in evolving design approaches and resolving problem areas, may involve travel for technical interface meetings.
• Anticipate potential problem areas and provides corrective action plan to eliminate or minimize their impact.
• Continually upgrade knowledge and analysis capability.
• Maintain a well-organized, neat, and safe work area.
• Immediately terminate any unsafe activities and advise the EH&S contact of the same.
• Demonstrate and promote teamwork and cooperation with team members at all levels in the organization to solve problems and improve processes.

Basic Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major: Engineering with emphasis on computer modeling and simulation.

Years and area of experience (required for the role):

• 3 years related experience.
• OR Master of Science in Engineering and 1 year related experience
• OR Ph.D. Degree and no experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of engineering analysis principles and a working knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Makes engineering decisions independently regarding solution methods.
• The use of advanced techniques and the development of new solution methods.
• Independently capable of initiating, planning, and implementing design approaches for contracted efforts and new business activities.
• Sizes gas generators, calculates performance, analyzes test results. 
• Determines design deficiencies and recommends corrective action.
• Capable of modifying standard engineering practices in area of specialty to solve complex problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language. 
• Ability to
  • Work with other functional areas to define hardware requirements and assist in performing development tests.
  • Perform in a fast-paced independent atmosphere.
  • Work with all levels of personnel in an efficient & effective manner.
• Position may require extended work hours and/or travel in the accomplishment of work assignments.

Critical Professional related Technical Skills; Computer Skills:

• Proficient in the use of office software applications.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office applications - Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience using C , FORTRAN and MATLAB to extend the capabilities of existing analysis programs.

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.

Pay Range (USD)

$80,891.44 - $121,337.16

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.