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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\nWe are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support U.S. production transition, platform integration, and development of Active Protection System (APS) technologies. This role focuses on APS launcher and countermeasure integration onto current and future U.S. military platforms. Supporting the APS engineering team, responsibilities include converting foreign-partner technical data into a domestic baseline, coordinating system integration, resolving interface issues, supporting qualification, and enabling future upgrades. Candidates must collaborate across disciplines and engage with hardware during tests. A hybrid work schedule is available with on-site presence in Colchester. Regular domestic and periodic international travel to suppliers and military facilities is required.Impact of the Role\nGeneral Profile\nRequires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines \nSolves complex problems \nWorks independently, receives minimal guidance\nMay lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives \nActs as a resource for colleagues with less experience\nConsistent exercise of discretion & judgment\nEssential Functions\nApplies standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies. \nAnalyzes, develops and evaluates systems. \nImproves and maintains current systems or creates brand new projects. \nDesigns and drafts blueprints, visits systems in the field and manages projects. \nApplies engineering techniques and analyses within the scope of the assignment. \nAdditional Responsibilities\nSupports product lifecycle activities, including requirements development, verification, integration, qualification, configuration management, field support, and upgrades. Participate in technical change control, reviews, customer engagements, and resolving production issues with cross-functional teams. Contributes to safety and logistics documentation and manages risks and technical issues with efficiency.\nRequired Qualifications\nRequired education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience\nDiscipline/Major: Engineering degree required\n Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)\nPreferred Qualifications\nPreferred education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another closely related technical field.\nKnowledge, skills & abilities: Strong technical judgment. Systems and critical-thinking. Structured problem solving. Technical leadership. Clear oral and written communication. Ability to work independently in ambiguous technical environments. Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.\n Key Qualifications:Existing DoD Secret Security Clearance is strongly preferred.\nUnderstanding of systems engineering methods, requirements management, and verification.\nExperience integrating complex systems in the Aerospace or Defense industry.\nExperience participating in integration and test activities and coordinating across engineering disciplines.\nExperience working directly with customers, suppliers, integrators, or Government organizations.\n\nPhysical Requirements\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.\nRequires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.\nWork may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.\nTravel Requirements\nUp to 25% travel likely.Pay Range (USD)\n$90,763.00 - $122,797.00Pay Transparency Statement\nThe salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.Additional Compensation\nHired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.Benefits\nEmployees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance, Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off\nEmployees will receive paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave._____________________________\nThe 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. 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