About us
Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, Global Ordnance is a force multiplier within the commercial (www.globalordnance.com) and defense military (www.global-ordnance.com) industries supporting a wide array of equipment, ammunition and firearms. As a Veteran Owned Small Business, Global Ordnance strives to provide excellence to our customers with unparalleled integrity. It's important to us that our work environment reflects this core value as well. We are blessed to have an incredible core team in place, and we need more talented individuals to come aboard and help us fill new roles that will foster the exciting opportunities we have ahead of us. Among other benefits, we offer company paid (100%) medical and dental insurance for our employees and their families, and a casual office with company provided snacks, coffee & other refreshments to keep you moving!
Senior Engineer
Job Summary
Seeking a skilled and motivated Mid-Senior Level Defense Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in defense engineering with expertise in technical drawings, CAD files, and cross-functional team collaboration. This role will be pivotal in supporting the development, testing, and refinement of cutting-edge defense systems, working closely with program management and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Interpret and create technical drawings, schematics, and CAD models for defense-related products.
- Collaborate with program management and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure designs meet project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Utilize CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA) to create and modify detailed engineering drawings and designs.
- Assist in the development and execution of product roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables in coordination with program management teams.
- Review and validate engineering designs to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
- Lead or support design reviews, risk management sessions, and technical assessments as part of IPT activities.
- Work with program managers to identify project scope, resource requirements, and timelines, ensuring timely delivery of engineering milestones.
- Support the preparation of technical documentation, including specifications, reports, and design reviews.
- Actively participate in engineering change processes, tracking revisions, and ensuring that design changes are appropriately communicated and implemented.
- Assist in the integration, testing, and validation of defense systems and subsystems in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Participate in the evaluation of new materials, processes, and technologies to enhance product performance and innovation.
- Provide support to the program management team in identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring successful project execution.
- Ensure that all designs meet safety, reliability, and performance standards.
- Maintain organized records of design revisions and engineering documents.
- Experience working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams, including program management and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
- Knowledge of defense systems and components, with an understanding of lifecycle management.
- Ability to create and manage technical documentation, including engineering drawings, specifications, and project plans.
- Familiarity with project management tools and processes, including schedule tracking, risk management, and milestone reporting.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve design and integration issues.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with engineers, program managers, and stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing based on program goals and deadlines.
- Other projects and work as assigned by Management.
Qualifications:
- Candidates must be considered Lawful US Persons (US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, or other protected status) under The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
- Candidates must be lawfully able and comfortable working around firearems and munitions.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or other relevant Engineering field) strongly preferred. Will consider other relevant degrees or significant defense industry experience.
- Must be willing to travel, both domestically and internationally.
- 3–5 years of experience in defense engineering, particularly with CAD design and working in integrated product teams.
- Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, defense industry standards, and project management processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with program management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Familiarity with integrated defense system development and test programs.
- Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or experience in leading engineering teams within an IPT structure.
- Knowledge of defense-specific regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., MIL-STD, ITAR).
Physical Demands & Abilities
- Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
- Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
- Occasional travel to suppliers and customers facilities.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Tampa, FL 33607 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tampa, FL 33607: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
