Principal Project Engineer (Design-Build Lead) in Mesquite, Texas at OTS
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Mesquite, Texas, 75149, United States
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Job Description
Principal Project Engineer (Design-Build Lead)
US-TX-Mesquite
Job ID: 2026-36096
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Mesquite, TX
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!
Impact of the Role
General Profile
Essential Functions
US-TX-Mesquite
Job ID: 2026-36096
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Mesquite, TX
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!
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
- 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 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 education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
- Knowledge, skills & abilities:
- • Experience resolving field engineering changes, RFIs, and non‑conformance issues
• Strong interdisciplinary coordination skills (mechanical, electrical, controls, systems, O&M, EHS)
• Ability to provide technical input on constructability, value engineering, and risk mitigation
• Knowledge of contract risk management and project quality, cost, and schedule principles
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering procedures, criteria, and specifications
• Ability to effectively interface with contractors, consultants, jurisdictions, and regulatory agencies
- Preferred Experience in: Defense Industry, Heavy Metal Forming, and upgrading or standing up industrial facilities.
- International and Domestic travel between site locaitons is expected
- 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.
- 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.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Travel Requirements:
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.
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Mesquite, Texas, 75149, United States
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