General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products (GDATP)

GDATP’s History and Growth

The history of today’s General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products began in 1948 when General Electric purchased the Bell Aircraft factory located in Burlington, Vermont. GE operated the Burlington-based Armament Systems Department exclusively as a DoD government contractor making missile nose cone components in the 1950s and armament gun systems from the early 1950s to the present. GE sold its entire Aerospace business (14 locations and about 30,000 people including Armament Systems) in a merger with Martin Marietta in 1993. Martin Marietta merged with Lockheed in 1995 to form Lockheed Martin. In 1997, General Dynamics acquired Armament Systems in Burlington from Lockheed Martin.

In the late 1990s, the original business was reinvented from a Gatling gun company into a vital and growing systems integration business. This set the stage for an acquisition. Saco Defense in Saco, Maine was acquired in 2000 broadening the line of crew-served weapons and gun barrel manufacturing.

Rocket assembly in Camden, Arkansas came under Armament Systems in 2001 when General Dynamics acquired and realigned Primex.



In 2002, General Dynamics acquired Advanced Technical Products, an industry leader in high tech composites, military shelters, filament-wound high pressure vessels and chemical and biological detectors. The new company was renamed General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products to acknowledge the joining of two capable and well-respected heritage businesses. Although the customers were the same (i.e. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines), their products were complementary.

The growth period from 1999 to 2002 was fast-paced with significant structural and cultural changes. And that continues today. In 2009, General Dynamics again entered into new territory when it acquired AxleTech International. Mike Mulligan, president of General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, said, “AxleTech International opens doors to customer groups and markets that General Dynamics has not previously served." From its heritage in Gatling guns to its continuous reinvention, GDATP continues to be poised for growth in the future.

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products

GDATP provides our customers with advanced capabilities through our Advanced Materials, AxleTech offerings, Detection Systems, Gun Systems and Weapon Systems. GDATP designs, develops, and produces high-performance armament systems, a full range of high-performance composite products for the aerospace industry, biological and chemical detection systems, advanced sensor and vision-enhancement systems, and mobile shelter systems. GDATP also provides system management for key DOD programs, including the 2.75-inch (70mm) Hydra-70 rocket family.

At GDATP, we are looking for experienced, knowledgeable employees. The types of skill sets required vary, but one thing that each job requires is commitment: to your job responsibilities and your co-workers. Do you have what it takes to be a part of our team?

Benefits


Medical

Employees can choose coverage for themselves and their eligible dependents through a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) or Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plan. Retail and mail order prescription drug coverage is available as part of the plans. The premium is paid on a before-tax basis.
Dental

A comprehensive dental plan is available for employees and their eligible dependents. The premium is paid on a before-tax basis.
Vision

Coverage is available for employees and their eligible dependents. The plan includes eye exams with a modest co-pay, and discount frame, lens and contact lens coverage. The premium is paid on a before-tax basis.
Flexible Spending Account

A Flexible Spending Account allows you to set aside a portion of your earnings to pay for qualified medical or dependent care expenses. One advantage of doing this is that these payroll deductions are not subject to payroll taxes. You may contribute up to $5,000 annually for each account.
Savings & Stock Investment Plan (401K)

You are immediately eligible to participate in our 401K Savings Plan. You can contribute 1-50% of your salary on a before-tax basis, up to the IRS allowable limits. GDATP matches 50% up to the first 7%.

Other Benefits offered:

• Short Term Disability
  
• Long Term Disability
  
• Life Insurance
  
• AD&D Insuranc