Systems Engineer (TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly Clearance Required)

Responsibilities for this Position

Systems Engineer (TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly Clearance Required)

ID: 2026-75409
US-AZ-Scottsdale
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Posted Date: 10/12/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance is required 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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a systems engineer for Restricted Ground Programs, youll work as a member of a cross functional team responsible for defining, developing and sustaining enhancements to a live customer system.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: experience with RF/ Digital Satellite communication systems, core networking and model based systems engineering (MBSE).

Required Skills/Experience:

• Performs requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements under supervision of the lead systems engineer
• Performs technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements
• Performs customer requirements analysis, develops system requirements and defines allocations to lower levels (elements and components)
• Develops and evaluates systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications
• May develop system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems
• Participates and conducts Modeling and Simulation (MBSE)
• Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) & Familiarity with MagicDraw or other Tools.
• Systems and/or Test Leadership
• Requirements Management and Agile Development

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle
• Highly proficient use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Highly proficient knowledge of other related disciplines
• Highly proficient with requirements management & system modeling tools
• Highly proficient ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and effectively handle complex assignments
• Highly proficient ability to clearly report relevant to sound systems engineering design

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is onsite.

While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, AZ location

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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 $118,000.00 - USD $131,000.00 /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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