Senior Principal Quality Engineer

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience.

Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they’re often classified. That’s what you’ll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you’ll lead amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, it’s time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

We seek an experience and ethical Senior Principal Advanced Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance teams that design, implement and maintain quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products. This involves designing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products as well as identifying and leading continuous improvement activities within the project.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree (preferred) plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Exceptional use and understanding of domain (hardware, software, systems, logistics, manufacturing) methodologies, tools, and standards
• Exceptional knowledge of ISO 9001:2008, J-STD-001 SA, IPC-610, CMMI, ISO 14001ASME, ANSI, EIA, etc.
• Experience working with and supporting Integration and Test
• Experience leading RCCA efforts with techniques such as 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa Fishbone Diagram, etc.
• Able to support and provide input on AS9100 audits and customer surveillances 
• Exceptional knowledge of use of relevant inspection/measurement tools and techniques
• Automation experience using languages such as Phython, JavaScript, etc.
• Strong experience using MS Office
• Proposal support experience
• Strong knowledge of government regulations
• Experience in Quality and Mission Assurance 
• Ensuring contractual requirements are met
• Strong knowledge of the review of processes and procedures and their continuous improvement
• Experience with CCBs, FRBs, MRBs, and CABs

What sets you apart:

• Outstanding communication skills to interface with various engineering disciplines, manufacturing, senior leadership and our business development teams
• Recognized as an expert in your field
• Solid understanding and interpretation of contract language
• Ethical leadership to halt production and/or shipments when evidence suggests there may be quality problems which require resolution
• Excellent skills in reviewing documents/drawings/instructions for conformance to requirements techniques

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans