Engineer II (Configuration and IRAD)

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•St Petersburg, FL

15h

About The Position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking an experienced Engineer II for a hybrid engineering, configuration management, and research and development role. The position supports Windchill-driven engineering workflows, maintains configuration control of engineering data, and executes or leads Internal R&D (IRAD) projects focused on Large Caliber Ammunition (LCA). Strong Windchill and Creo experience are essential because the role regularly handles CAD datasets, product structures, change notices, and complex release workflows. The ideal candidate combines hands-on modeling, analysis, and R&D project experience with disciplined workflow execution and an understanding of configuration management principles. The role requires working knowledge and experience in the engineering discipline, continued development of knowledge of company processes and customers, and the ability to perform a range of assignments using prescribed guidelines or policies. The employee receives a moderate level of guidance and direction and is expected to exercise judgment and discretion. The position requires an associate's degree and 2–4 years of experience, with an engineering degree required. Travel of up to 25% is likely. Work may take place inside and outside GD-OTS facilities, with exposure to changing climate and possible machinery operation.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 2–4 years of experience.
An engineering degree is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong Windchill and Creo experience.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
Regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities is required.
Work may require working indoors and outdoors in changing climate conditions and/or operating machinery.
Travel of up to 25% is likely.

Nice To Haves

Experience with defense systems, ammunition design, energetics, or large-caliber platforms.
Understanding of configuration management fundamentals, including versioning, traceability, and change control.
Experience with multidisciplinary IRAD efforts or high-uncertainty technology projects.
Familiarity with Creo/Windchill best practices, CAD standards, or PLM workflows.
Exposure to systems engineering, risk management tools, or design of experiments (DOEs).

Responsibilities

Apply standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies.
Analyze, develop, and evaluate systems.
Improve and maintain current systems or create new projects.
Design and draft blueprints, visit systems in the field, and manage projects.
Apply engineering techniques and analyses within the scope of assignments.
Execute Windchill workflow tasks, including Change Notice routing, change tasks, document releases, CAD data task management, and BOM structure updates.
Support or lead LCA-related IRAD projects, including concept development, analysis, prototyping, and testing coordination.