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St. Petersburg, FL, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace • Defense • Manufacturing
The Role
Provides engineering oversight for defense ammunition production programs, including design and development, production support, ballistic test validation, continuous improvement, and technical issue resolution. Applies engineering methods to analyze, test, maintain, repair, and improve products and systems while ensuring safety, contractual compliance, and on-time delivery. The role also supports project management, field evaluations, technical documentation, and complex program activities.
Summary Generated by Built In
Company OverviewGeneral 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 SummaryProvides technical oversight for DoD ammunition production programs through business capture, production support, ballistic test validation, continuous improvement, and design/development efforts ensuring compliant, on-schedule delivery and resolving technical issues to maintain safety and meet all contractual requirements. You will also provide technical support for complex program activities by developing and applying advanced engineering theories, methods and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex technical problems. Impact of the RoleGeneral Profile
  • Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
  • Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
  • Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
  • Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
  • Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
  • 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.
    • Required Qualifications
      • Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 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: Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Technology or Chemical Engineering.
      • Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking skills. Problem solving skills. Mathematic skills. Computer skills. Technical expertise.
      • Experience within chemical manufacturing or the defense industry highly desired.
      • Experience in energetic materials field.
      • Understanding of the design and composition of existing products and engineering/business processes and principles.
      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.
      Travel RequirementsUp to 25% travel likely. _____________________________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.

Skills Required

  • Associate's degree
  • 2-4 years of professional experience
  • Engineering degree
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Chemical Engineering
  • Experience in chemical manufacturing or the defense industry
  • Experience with energetic materials
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Mathematical skills and technical expertise
  • Understanding of product design, composition, and engineering or business processes
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The Company
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GDOTS) is a global aerospace and defense company that develops and manufactures weapons systems, munitions, ammunition, and related military equipment for the U.S. military and allied nations. Its portfolio supports ground, naval, and airborne operations and includes heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, warheads, precision components, lightweight vehicles, and aircraft Gatling guns across multiple defense platforms.

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