Prin Test Engineer

Responsibilities for this PositionPrin Test EngineerUS-FL-NicevilleJob ID: 2025-35205Type: Full Time# of Openings: 1Category: EngineeringNiceville, FLCompany 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!Impact of the RoleGeneral ProfileRequires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or fieldUses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete workLeads others to solve complex problemsWorks independently, with guidance in only the most complex situationsMay lead functional teams or projectsConsistent exercise of discretion & judgmentEssential FunctionsResponsible for testing standard and/or custom products and equipment to assess their performance and reliability.Ensures products are designed and implemented in accordance to established quality standards and specifications.Serves as a primary source for problem identification and improvement.Selects testing specifications for new/existing products and ensures testing procedures are in compliance to industry standards.Documents procedures for all phases of testing and test results.Improves and automates the test methodology.Required QualificationsRequired education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experienceDiscipline/Major: Engineering degree requiredCritical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Preferred QualificationsPreferred education and experience: Bachelor's DegreeKnowledge, skills & abilities: Conformance testing. Product testing. Test engineering. Quality standard development. Bug/defect identification. Industry standards. Test documentation. Bug tracking software. Software testing tools. Oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking. Analytical thinking.Proficient in testing of ordnance and other energetic-loaded items, and associated diagnostics, to include:Experienced in creation of test plans and test reports to support ordnance testing operationsWilling and able to travel to outside vendor and external test sites as neededProficient in test failure diagnosis, using standard methodologies (5-Why, 8D, fishbone diagrams, etc.)Ability to obtain and maintain up to a collateral SECRET clearanceExperience with shaped charge warheads and associated manufacturing and test techniques highly preferredPhysical RequirementsRequires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.May need to stand for long periods of time.Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.This position is Safety-Sensitive.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.If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email staffing@gd-ots.com or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.