R&D Engineer I

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

The R&D Engineer I initiates the design, development, execution, and implementation of technology research projects. The role investigates whether scientific principles and concepts can be applied to potential inventions and products, and plans and executes applied research. It is an entry-level professional role requiring conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within the discipline. The employee performs routine assignments using existing procedures and receives instruction and guidance from more senior roles. The position conducts research, design, and development to create new or improved products, processes, or services. It collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability. The engineer applies research theories, principles, and models to experiments, communicates findings, manages project scope, schedule, and budget, and develops technical documentation. The role also uses CAD or CAE systems to model designs and create detailed engineering drawings. The position requires an associate's degree in engineering and 0–3 years of experience. A bachelor's degree and skills in product innovation and research, project scoping, quantitative research, documentation, communication, and analytical and critical thinking are preferred. Travel of up to 25% is likely. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety or health hazards, and requires extended periods at a desk or computer as well as regular movement throughout company facilities.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 0–3 years of experience.
Engineering degree required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Knowledge of product innovation, product intelligence, product research, project scoping, quantitative research, research and development, and research documentation.
Oral and written communication skills.
Critical thinking and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

Conduct research, design, and development activities to develop new or improved products, processes, or services.
Collaborate with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability.
Apply research theories, principles, and models when conducting experiments and research activities.
Conduct market research, track projects, build spreadsheets evaluating trade space, design presentation slides, and execute business-oriented tasks.
Summarize research results and communicate findings to internal and external bodies.
Assess research project scope and ensure projects are on time and within budget.
Develop technical documentation for projects.
Use CAD or CAE systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.