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Sr R&D Engineer Job Locations US-WA-Bothell Requisition ID 2024-30977 Position Type Full Time Position Classification On-Site Job Function Engineering Overview General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Sr R&D Engineer to join our Bothell, WA Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission. Performs development engineering in support of contracted programs, B&P activities, and IRAD efforts. Assists in new business and follow-on activities. Independently applies a high degree of creative ability, engineering skill, and judgment in applying engineering principles in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, gas dynamics, mechanics, and thermodynamics to the design, development, qualification, and production of gas generators, pressurization systems, inflation systems and guidance systems. Major Position Responsibilities Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. Performs work which involves conventional engineering practices, but which may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting requirements, unsuitability of conventional approaches, and difficult coordination requirements. Makes full use and application of standard engineering principles, theories, concepts, techniques, and company technical history. Understands all conventional aspects of the functional area of the assignment. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Understands and is capable of implementing standard approaches to problem prevention and problem solution. Works closely with other functional organizations giving technical direction that establishes technical approach, priorities, and expedites the design and manufacturing test of company products. Independently develops end-items, devices, components, modules, and subsystems, which generally involve standard approaches, but which may require employment of non-conventional methods and techniques. Directly organizes and coordinates technical aspects of the analysis, design, development, and qualification activities. Assures that the analyses are appropriate, based on correct ground rules and assumptions, and that the analyses' conclusions are correctly utilized by design. Other duties as assigned. Maintains a well-organized, neat and safe work area. Immediately terminates any unsafe activities and advises the EH&S contact of the same. Demonstrates and promotes teamwork and cooperation with team members at all levels in the organization to solve problems and improve processes. Basic Qualifications Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents in specialty areas and a good knowledge of principles and practices of related engineering disciplines. Working understanding of basic engineering principals, theories, and concepts, with a working understanding of thermal and structural engineering concepts. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications for the solution to specific engineering problems. Demonstrated technical skill and problem-solving skills. Requires good presentation sk