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Sr Project Engineer

General Dynamics OTS

Lincoln, NE · Posted November 4, 2026

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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 Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management and troubleshooting for engineering projects | Ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule and cost

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines

Solves complex problems

Works independently, receives minimal guidance

May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

Performs engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints.

Reviews industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance.

Reviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems.

Provides technical support for the engineering process.

Designs, implements, and communicates, an operational plan for completing the project. Monitors progress and performance against the project plan.

Takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.

Identifies, develops, and gathers resources necessary to complete the project.

Prepares engineering designs and work specifications.

Develops project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.

Selects materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 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: Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking. Design review. Project engineering. Resource planning. Technical project management. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software. Project management software.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements Up to 25% travel likely.

_____________________________ 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.