Jobs at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

Develops sourcing strategies, evaluates and pre-qualifies suppliers, issues RFPs and RFQs, analyzes bids, recommends vendors, negotiates contracts, and ensures procurement compliance. May oversee purchase orders and invoice payments. The role requires procurement experience, business judgment, analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Leads aerodynamic research, design, and development for precision-guided projectiles. Performs CFD analysis, aerodynamic trade studies, model and database development, wind-tunnel support, parametric optimization, and workflow improvements. Collaborates with manufacturing and design teams to optimize products for manufacturability, validates designs, prepares technical documentation, tracks project scope and budgets, and communicates research findings.

Leads machining process engineering at a defense manufacturing operation, managing engineers and technicians, specifying CNC equipment, developing machining processes and tooling, and maintaining process maps, FMEAs, and control plans. Drives continuous improvement, quality, cost reduction, root-cause analysis, and process optimization. Collaborates with production, quality, program teams, and repair contractors while mentoring personnel and overseeing hiring and performance management.

Develops and implements testing methods, procedures, equipment, and process improvements to ensure products meet design and quality requirements. Manages testing projects, validates advanced test systems, analyzes complex test cases, and ensures compliance with ASTM, ISO, and other standards. Collaborates with engineering teams, suppliers, and program representatives to resolve issues and implement corrective actions. Mentors technicians and junior engineers in product testing, data analysis, and troubleshooting.

Analyzes organizational processes, gathers KPI data, identifies improvement opportunities, develops future-state goals, measures implemented strategies, and supports continuous improvement training. The role focuses on enhancing safety, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency through sustainable business process improvements.

Supports contract administration by preparing contracts and correspondence, collecting information, maintaining contract files and databases, coordinating communications, evaluating compliance, and assisting with bids, amendments, extensions, and contract negotiations. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, strong communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Leads financial operations including accounting, budgeting, credit, insurance, tax, treasury, cash flow, compliance, forecasting, and financial reporting. Oversees budget development, advises management on financial regulations, establishes financial controls, and manages finance personnel and performance. Requires strong corporate finance, financial analysis, reporting, accounting software, leadership, and communication skills.

Leads advanced research, feasibility studies, design, development, and testing of solid rocket motor propulsion technologies. Provides technical leadership across programs, supports manufacturability and production transition, interfaces with integrated product teams and customers, evaluates technology and competitive landscapes, develops business cases and strategies, and produces technical documentation and presentations. Requires advanced engineering expertise and external thought leadership.

Creates and maintains technical documentation for a solid rocket motor program, including operations, maintenance, repair, and engineering materials. Analyzes design changes, coordinates change reporting with customers and manufacturers, reviews engineering change data, and ensures compliance with configuration management procedures. Maintains blueprints, specifications, and schematics; manages document approval, distribution, modification, retention, and destruction; and supports regulatory and contractual documentation requirements.

Develops and implements quality standards, process controls, testing, inspections, and improvement methods for products and manufacturing processes. Conducts audits of production processes, materials, and suppliers; analyzes defects and nonconformities; performs root cause analysis; recommends corrective actions; and supports compliance with ISO 9001. Collaborates with design, production, product management, and supplier teams to mitigate quality risks and improve supplier performance.

Leads systems engineering for solid rocket motor programs across the full lifecycle. Analyzes and decomposes requirements, develops system architectures and design documentation, maintains DOORS and Cameo models, manages risks, supports technical reviews and trade studies, and plans and executes verification and testing. The role also develops MBSE processes, presents models to stakeholders, performs peer reviews, and supports proposals. Requires independent problem-solving and collaboration with customers, leadership, and engineering teams.

Provides administrative and coordination support for corporate programs, tracking utilization, compliance, schedules, resources, and performance. Compiles statistics and prepares reports for management and stakeholders, assists with program promotion, and supports troubleshooting and program completion. The role requires collaboration, attention to detail, deadline management, Microsoft Office proficiency, and 3–5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supports Windchill engineering workflows, configuration management, CAD data, product structures, change notices, document releases, and BOM updates. Leads or supports internal R&D projects involving large-caliber ammunition, including concept development, analysis, prototyping, and testing coordination. Applies engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, and improve products and systems. Requires engineering education, hands-on technical experience, and familiarity with Creo, Windchill, configuration control, and defense-related development.

Develops, administers, reviews, and negotiates contracts, bids, and proposals. Evaluates contractual compliance, identifies risks, advises stakeholders on rights and obligations, coordinates with suppliers and subcontractors, supports amendments and extensions, and maintains contract records for regulatory reporting. The role requires advanced contract administration expertise, independent judgment, leadership, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Supports production engineering activities for Gatling gun systems, including equipment setup, testing, data collection, root-cause investigations, design work, documentation, and technical reporting. Works under experienced production engineers, assists with procedures and work instructions, and supports manufacturing and fire-test facility activities. The internship requires engineering coursework and teamwork, communication, attentiveness, and the ability to follow directions.

Develops sourcing strategies, evaluates suppliers, issues RFPs and RFQs, analyzes bids, negotiates contracts, and ensures procurement compliance. The role may oversee purchase orders and invoice payments while independently managing assigned procurement categories and supporting colleagues with less experience.

Develops sourcing strategies, evaluates suppliers, issues RFPs and RFQs, analyzes bids, negotiates contracts, and ensures procurement compliance. May oversee purchase orders and invoice-related purchasing operations. Works independently, solves complex procurement problems, and supports assigned categories or departments while collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Develops sourcing strategies, evaluates suppliers and proposals, negotiates contracts, manages procurement requirements, and ensures purchasing activities comply with organizational policies and external regulations. May oversee purchase orders and invoice processes while working independently and supporting colleagues.

Leads the sales organization by developing sales strategies, operational plans, revenue-growth initiatives, and performance-monitoring processes. Oversees goals, analyzes markets and competitors, expands the customer base, collaborates on product opportunities, and may negotiate strategic sales. Supervises employees, supports hiring and performance management, and coordinates exhibitions, demonstrations, and training for the SIMUNITION product line. The role requires 25–50% travel.

Develops and improves industrial manufacturing methods, production workflows, equipment layouts, tooling, assembly processes, and quality controls. Determines required parts, tools, equipment, staffing, costs, and production processes. Evaluates products against specifications, coordinates with vendors, communicates production information, and recommends improvements to resolve technical issues and increase manufacturing efficiency.