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Principal Systems Engineer

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (WA)

$137,400 -$185,800

life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, Washington, Bothell

11714 North Creek Parkway North (Show on map)

May 26, 2026

Principal Systems Engineer

Job Locations

US-WA-Bothell

Requisition ID

2026-36312

Position Type

Full Time

Position Classification

On-Site

Job Function

Engineering

Company Overview

General 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 Summary

We are looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to join our engineering team to lead the development of precision guidance technologies. The Principal Systems Engineer works with internal & external stakeholders to develop & maintain system and subsystem architectural models, perform Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) simulation, define requirements & verification methods, & manage risk for guided munition programs. In this role, you will collaborate with program managers & technical leads to balance technical scope with cost, schedule, resources, & risk. Using a MBSE approach, you will recommend system engineering tools, define processes, & lead continuous improvement activities. This role supports business development in drafting proposals & collaborates on internal R&D strategies.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field

Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work
Leads others to solve complex problems
Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
May lead functional teams or projects
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

Responsible for the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support.
Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations.
Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately.
Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures.
Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.
May have sole responsibility for projects and participate in disaster recovery exercises.

Additional Responsibilities

Requirements management, analysis & definition;MBSE;Generating tech. documents, presentation material;tech briefings;risk mngmt,tech POC for key suppliers;Root cause analysis & corrective actions;FMEA exp at system & component levels

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 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
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical Expertise. Analytical Thinking Skills. Problem-Solving Skills.7+ years experience in Systems Eng;Strong planning, execution & multitasking skills;High degree of analytical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills;Performing a variety of complex tasks using experience & judgment;Manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines;

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 primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

Pay Range (USD)

$137,400 -$185,800

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.

PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave

Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.

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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.