Jobs at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

Develops and implements quality-control, testing, inspection, and process-improvement methods to ensure products meet standards and function as designed. Performs product testing, audits production processes and suppliers, analyzes defects, conducts root-cause investigations, and recommends corrective actions. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and supplier representatives to mitigate quality risks and improve supplier performance. May ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and lead projects or ongoing quality objectives.

Leads corporate programs from initiation through completion, overseeing planning, budgeting, staffing, performance, compliance, and reporting. Directs program management staff, manages P&L responsibility, coordinates cross-functional projects, recommends schedule and resource changes, and presents status updates to senior leadership. Provides management direction, develops program processes and policies, supports hiring and performance actions, and contributes to functional strategy. The role requires up to 25% travel and leadership across organizational programs.

Performs nondestructive testing using ultrasonic, radiographic, and related techniques to evaluate materials and components. Sets up and calibrates equipment, interprets results, documents findings, develops testing procedures, conducts system checks, identifies equipment defects, and trains personnel in NDT disciplines. Maintains compliance documentation and supports acceptance or rejection decisions under applicable standards.

Designs, deploys, maintains, monitors, and troubleshoots enterprise IP, LAN, WAN, and SAN networks. Develops network architecture, capacity, recovery, security, and maintenance strategies; evaluates communications technologies; supports network and server administration; implements upgrades and patches; documents issues; and uses scripting to automate processes. The role independently resolves complex network problems and may lead projects or provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.

Conducts financial and economic analyses, including budgets, expenses, revenue, cash flow, depreciation, investments, and financial performance. Builds forecasts and financial models for what-if scenarios, analyzes trends, prepares financial statements and management reports, and recommends improvements to financial procedures, plans, and controls. Works independently and may lead projects while supporting organizational planning and decision-making.

Supervises financial operations including accounting, budgeting, credit, insurance, tax, treasury, cash flow, compliance, and financial reporting. Oversees budget development, ensures accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, establishes financial controls, and leads staff while supporting hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.

Designs, implements, configures, troubleshoots, and improves ERP applications by analyzing business processes and gathering cross-functional requirements. Documents business requirements, process maps, specifications, reports, and training materials. Supports ERP security, performance, testing, system maintenance, and user training, including frequent on-site support. Leads complex technical ERP projects and travels approximately 25–50% of the time.

Manages financial operations including accounting, budgeting, credit, insurance, tax, treasury, cash flow, reporting, forecasting, audits, and financial compliance. Supervises financial staff, establishes accounting and reporting controls, oversees budget development, ensures accurate financial records, and supports hiring, performance, and disciplinary decisions.

Leads enterprise end-user services, including service desk operations, ITSM administration, reporting, technician management, and hardware/software asset management. Oversees process improvement, service-level performance, customer satisfaction programs, technical project delivery, vendor collaboration, resource planning, and personnel management. Establishes policies, analyzes performance metrics, resolves issues, and aligns help desk initiatives with organizational objectives.

Leads machining process engineering at a defense manufacturing operation, managing engineers and technicians, specifying CNC equipment, overseeing tooling and spare parts, and developing machining processes for production. Owns process maps, FMEAs, control plans, and continuous improvement initiatives. Drives root cause analysis, process optimization, quality improvements, and cost savings while collaborating with operations, quality, program teams, and repair contractors. Responsible for team development, technical guidance, engineering projects, and personnel management.

Performs financial and economic analysis, including forecasting, trend analysis, budgeting, profit-and-loss review, cash flow analysis, depreciation, investments, and financial modeling. Prepares financial statements, reports, and recommendations to support management decisions and financial planning. Tracks performance against financial goals and independently resolves complex financial problems while supporting projects and serving as a resource to less experienced colleagues.

Leads engineering research, design, development, testing, validation, and transition-to-production activities across multiple teams. Oversees product requirements, CAD/CAE design, manufacturability, quality, regulatory compliance, budgets, project plans, and resource allocation. Partners with program managers, manufacturing, and business leadership while developing technical and managerial talent. The role supports defense and munitions programs and includes up to 25% travel.

Develops and implements quality-control, testing, inspection, and process-improvement methods for products and manufacturing processes. Establishes quality standards, audits production processes and suppliers, analyzes defects, conducts root-cause investigations, and implements corrective actions. Collaborates with design, production, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to mitigate quality risks and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102, contractual, and defense-industry requirements.

Provides regulatory compliance guidance, monitors laws and regulations, audits internal controls, investigates alleged violations, coordinates compliance training, and manages government-owned property records. The role requires knowledge of ITAR, EAR, AECA, FAR, DFARS, and government property systems, including PIEE and the IUID Registry. It may also review foreign national visits and international travel requests and coordinate with regulatory agencies.

Leads supplier quality assurance for cast-metal and mold-manufacturing suppliers. Responsibilities include supplier qualification and audits, process validation, quality control, PPAP and FMEA review, corrective action and root-cause investigations, metallurgy and dimensional-data review, supplier performance improvement, risk management, and compliance monitoring. The role supports casting feasibility, DFM, continuous improvement, scrap reduction, and supplier change management while providing technical leadership across the supply base.

Prepares, reviews, negotiates, revises, and audits contracts for equipment, materials, products, and services. Ensures contractual compliance with organizational policies, incorporates amendments, maintains contract records, establishes procedural controls, and advises stakeholders on contractual rights and obligations. May prepare bids and requests for proposals, evaluate bids, and support contract purchases and fulfillment.

Leads continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing business processes, benchmarking practices, identifying quality and efficiency opportunities, and implementing sustainable process changes. Manages a team, tracks performance against goals, recommends improvements to facility layouts and material flow, and supports cost reduction, productivity, safety, and customer satisfaction. Provides technical guidance and participates in hiring and performance management.

Operates large or heavy trucks to transport cargo safely and on schedule. Performs vehicle inspections, manages shipping documentation, coordinates cargo loading and unloading, secures freight, maintains travel logs, and communicates with dispatchers regarding status, instructions, delays, and issues. Requires adherence to DOT and company safety regulations, physical ability to lift up to 45 pounds, and flexibility for outdoor work, varying shifts, and travel exceeding 50%.

Supervises nondestructive testing personnel and oversees ultrasonic, radiographic, and other inspection methods. Ensures testing results comply with specifications, manages documentation, evaluates equipment performance, recommends corrective actions, administers NDT procedures, and leads employee training. The role also directs personnel activities, contributes to NDT programs, and accepts responsibility for team results.

Provides technical support and field engineering for the Aegis Fire Control System at shipyards, ships, and shore sites. Leads system integration, installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and operation of combat-system components. Designs and supports infrastructure, performs root-cause analysis, improves processes, gathers user feedback, and supports customer and contractor needs. The role is based in Saco, Maine, requires extensive domestic and occasional international travel, and involves working with military customers and defense systems.