Advanced Engineering Support Specialist

Responsibilities for this Position

Advanced Engineering Support Specialist

ID: 2026-74500
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 8/24/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Put your budget management talent to the ultimate test. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced our teams often redefine whats possible for the world. If you want to be a leader with the company that delivers smart solutions for our nations challenges, this is your opportunity.

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.

In our highly collaborative and global environment, youll analyze the effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources and participate in the tactical planning for completion of identified project segment. Essentially, youll perform research and engineering laboratory functions involving the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems as well as perform technical activities which impact the proposal, system level design, detail design and manufacture of advanced electronics systems.

Project Support Specialist Job Duties

The Project Support Specialist (PSS) role is a unique role with many nuances and avenues for success. There is a baseline expectation of every PSS (listed below), with a monthly drumbeat of reports and analysis, however, this role allows for growth and specialization based on current skills and future interests.

• Earned Value Management System intermediate knowledge and proficiency
• CAM intermediate knowledge and proficiency
• Forecasting financial and schedule data
• Knowledge of Staffing demand/Work Load Forecast (WLF) inputs for Engineering and/or Program Management
• Facilitation skills (prepare packages, run reviews, present, notes, etc.)
• Material Tracking/ODC knowledge
• CDRL/ELIN submittal & incentive tracking
• SSO submittals and PA tool knowledge
• CLIN kick off and baseline establishment support knowledge (CWBS, resource loading, etc.)
• Agile Concepts (JIRA knowledge a bonus)
• CEAC exposure and support
• Risk Management Concepts and implementations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Microsoft Excel proficiency is required
• Microsoft Project proficiency
• Integrates well in a team environment
• Highly Engaged
• Assertive
• Pro-active

What youll experience:

• Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelors of Science or Technology degree, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing working knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields
• Proficient understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $106,477.00 - USD $115,212.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

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

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