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Principal Systems Engineer Job Locations US-WA-Bothell Requisition ID 2024-31177 Position Type Full Time Position Classification On-Site Job Function Engineering Overview General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Principal Systems 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. GD-OTS in Bothell offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period. Summary: Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements software that runs computers and technologies like smart devices, networking equipment, or machinery. Determines systems software design requirements. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency. Generates systems software engineering policies, standards and procedures. May participate in all aspects of software development, from detailed programming to high-level system design. Works with internal and external customers and stakeholders to develop system/subsystem architectural models, define requirements and verification methods, and manage risk for guided munition programs. Collaborates with Program Managers to balance technical scope with cost, schedule, resources, and risk. Recommends system engineering tools, defines processes, and leads continuous improvement activities. Supports business development and works with customers and suppliers for product development. Major Position Responsibilities 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 Basic Qualifications Required Qualifications: Associate's Degree in general Engineering or specialized Engineering 8-10 years experience in an engineering function Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics Experience in Systems Engineering, preferably in the Aerospace or Defense industry Direct experience working with Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Reliability, Safety, Cybersecurity, and Test & Integration engineers to define system and subsystem product solutions Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML tools such as Cameo and Rhapsody for documentation of system and sub-system architectures Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proficiency in requirements management and verification using tools such as DOORS Clear understanding of basic project management principles.. Ability to oversee other functional areas in the accomplishment of hardware, planning and test tasks Independently evaluate, select, and applie standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications for the solution to specific engineering problems Ability to translate general customer requirements i