System Engineer at Global Ordnance LLC – Sarasota, Florida

Global Ordnance is a premier defense solutions provider delivering mission-ready products and logistics support to the US Military and partner nations worldwide. With deep expertise in international procurement, compliance, and end-to-end supply chain management, Global Ordnance specializes in sourcing and delivering high-quality defense systems, munitions, and specialized equipment with speed, precision, and integrity. Our highly talented, agile and hardworking team understands the complexities of US and allied defense contracting, helping GO grow to one of the regions largest defense contractors and one of Tampa Bay’s fastest growing companies year over year. As we continue our growth we are seeking professionals to join our team, we offer highly competitive total compensation packages including company paid (100%) medical and dental insurance for our employees as well as their families, competitive salaries, bonus programs, retirement plans and much more.

The Systems Engineer is responsible for defining, managing, and maintaining the technical baseline of a complex defense weapon system throughout the lifecycle from prototype development through production readiness. This role ensures system-level requirements, interfaces, and performance objectives are clearly defined, traceable, and satisfied across all subsystems. The Systems Engineer serves as the technical integrator, coordinating mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and test activities in support of Government requirements and acquisition milestones.

Key Responsibilities
• Compliance with ITAR, DFAR, and any other relevant regulations and policies.
• Develop, manage, and maintain system-level requirements, including allocation to subsystems and verification methods
• Establish and manage requirements traceability using approved tools and processes
• Define system architecture, interfaces, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Lead or support technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, and test readiness reviews
• Coordinate system integration activities across engineering disciplines and suppliers
• Support configuration management and change control to maintain technical baseline integrity
• Develop and maintain system verification and validation (V&V) plans
• Support Government-led test and evaluation activities, including preparation of test articles and technical data
• Identify, assess, and mitigate system-level technical risks
• Ensure compliance with Government-furnished Technical Data Packages (TDPs), applicable MIL-STDs, and contract requirements
• Support transition from prototype development to production and Full-Rate Production readiness
• Other project and work as assigned by management

Required Qualifications
• Candidates must be ITAR Authorized US Persons
• Must be lawfully permitted and comfortable working in facilities that handle firearms and munitions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering supporting defense or aerospace programs
• Demonstrated experience in requirements development, allocation, and traceability
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and engineering lifecycle reviews
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and suppliers
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Must be willing to travel on average 25-30%, both internationally and domestic, travel may vary based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or Engineering Management
• Experience supporting weapon systems, munitions, or other safety-critical systems
• Familiarity with MBSE tools and methodologies
• Experience supporting Government test and evaluation programs
• Active or eligible U.S. security clearance

Work Environment
This role supports a hands-on engineering program and requires collaboration across multiple disciplines and facilities. Occasional travel to manufacturing sites and Government test locations may be required.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Global Ordnance reserves the right to revise or change job duties and descriptions as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. As all employment with Global Ordnance LLC is At-Will and no part of this job description constitutes any promise of continued employment or employment contract.

Global Ordnance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.