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 Sr. Systems Engineer 1 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.

Purpose:

• Works with internal and external customers and stakeholders to develop system/subsystem architectural models, define requirements and verification methods, and manage risk for guided munition programs.
• Collaborates with Program Managers to balance technical scope with cost, schedule, resources, and risk.
• Recommends system engineering tools, defines processes, and leads continuous improvement activities.
• Supports business development and works with customers and suppliers for product development.

Major Position Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, decision analysis and trade studies, systems integration, and test (verification), validation, and interface definition studies of system/subsystem elements with minimal supervision of the lead systems engineer.
• Develop and document system architecture using model-based design practices.
• Perform customer requirements analysis, develop system requirements, and define allocations to lower levels (subsystems, hardware, software).
• Create, manage, and validate requirement databases; establish verification methods and maintain requirement traceability; and produce requirement verification trace matrices.
• Plan and implement system integration and verification programs to ensure the system meets all requirements. Include development and execution of hardware and software test procedures.
• Research and analyze data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Assist in the establishment of milestones and schedules for major systems engineering projects.
• Perform technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and effectiveness analyses for subsystem and system elements.
• Provide leadership and/or direction to lower level employees and lead technical tasks for small teams or projects.
• Lead or participate in development of Statement of Work documents.
• Participate as a technical lead with Guidance, Navigation, and Control system subcontractors.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities to advance performance of the Systems Engineering group.
• Coordinate risk management activities at the system and subsystem level.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve system design weaknesses.
• Perform Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) at functional and component levels.
• Lead formal root cause analysis efforts.
• Plan and support generation of technical documents and presentation materials.
• Present technical briefings to internal and external customers.
• Support business development by providing engineering support for proposals.

Basic Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major: Engineering, Physics, or a related field

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

• 8 years related experience in Systems Engineering, preferably in the Aerospace or Defense industry.
• Advanced degree may substitute for some experience requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Direct experience working with Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Reliability, Safety, Cybersecurity, and Test & Integration engineers to define system and subsystem product solutions.
• Strong
  • proficiency in requirements management and verification using tools such as DOORS.
  • team collaboration and leadership. Capability to lead a technical team, provide direction subcontractors, and collaborate with management.
  • technical writing skill and disciplined approach to documentation and presentations.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML tools such as Cameo and Rhapsody for documentation of system and sub-system architectures.
• Clear understanding of basic project management principles.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.
• Will also require ability to obtain a Secret level clearance.

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)

$115,637.74 - $173,456.60

Additional Compensation

Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing 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.