Principal Engineer (Systems Engineer)

at General Dynamics-OTS, Inc in Colchester, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Principal Engineer (Systems Engineer)
Job Locations

US-VT-Colchester

Requisition ID 
2026-35893  

Position Type 
Full Time  

Position Classification 
On-Site  

Job Function 
Engineering
Company Overview

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.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.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.If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead integration, qualification, manufacturing, transition to production, and fielding of Active Protection System technologies, including countermeasure munitions, radars, optics, turrets, turret controls, and real-time software. You will work with foreign suppliers, vehicle prime contractors, and US military customers while collaborating with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program teams. Duties include system architecture, requirements, verification, vehicle integration, testing, troubleshooting, safety, logistics, training, and documentation.

This role requires regular domestic travel and periodic international travel to supplier sites and military facilities.

Impact of the Role

General Profile
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field
Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work
Leads others to solve complex problems
Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
May lead functional teams or projects
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

Applies standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies.
Analyzes, develops and evaluates systems.
Improves and maintains current systems or creates brand new projects.
Designs and drafts blueprints, visits systems in the field and manages projects.
Applies engineering techniques and analyses within the scope of the assignment. 

Additional Responsibilities

Leads product lifecycle activities including requirements, design, integration, testing, validation, and support. Manages requirement databases, verification methods, and traceability. Plans and executes integration and test efforts. Develops system architecture and supports safety, reliability, logistics, documentation, and obsolescence. Identifies design issues and performs FMEA.

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience
Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred education and experience: Master's degree in Systems Engineering or other closely related field
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication. Analytical thinking. Critical thinking skills. Problem solving skills. Mathematics skills. Computer skills. Technical expertise.
Key Qualifications:
Experience in full lifecycle technology development in the Aerospace or Defense industry
Expertise with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML tools such as Cameo for modeling of system and subsystem architectures
Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership role, engaging directly with customers, and mentoring engineers
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance is required; an existing clearance is strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.

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General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled