Systems Engineer - Test & Integration, MBSE, Requirements, Hardware Systems

Responsibilities for this Position

Systems Engineer - Test & Integration, MBSE, Requirements, Hardware Systems

ID: 2026-75465
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 10/8/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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

Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as a Systems Engineer on the Regional Strike Programsprogram. This role is ideal for engineers interested in Test & Integration, Requirements Analysis, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or Hardware-Systems Engineering . Youll work on mission-critical defense technology, contribute to cutting-edge systems design, and grow your career through mentorship, leadership development programs, and rotational opportunities .

At GDMS, Systems Engineers can advance into technical leadership, program management, or advanced engineering specialties . Leadership programs, rotational assignments, and career development pathways ensure you have opportunities to expand your skills and grow your career .

As a Systems Engineer on RSP, you'll be part of a cross-functional engineering team delivering hardware, software and systems solutions. This Systems Engineer role may focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Test & Integration Engineering: hardware/software validation, verification, and performance testing
• Requirements Engineering: documenting, analyzing, and managing system requirements
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): system modeling, simulations, and design analysis
• Hardware-Systems Engineering: design, integration, and troubleshooting of hardware systems

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Agile experience preferred.
• 2+ years of professional experience in Systems Engineering, including Test & Integration, Requirements Analysis, Model Based Systems Engineering or Hardware Systems work (Master's degree plus 6 months of relevant experience).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience in Systems Engineering, including Test & Integration, Requirements, MBSE, or Hardware-Systems.
• Knowledge of systems design, MBSE modeling, and simulation.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, Cameo, or similar).
• Experience with defense, aerospace, or mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute systems engineering activities in Test & Integration, Requirements, MBSE, or Hardware-Systems, depending on focus area.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Document, review, and manage system requirements using requirements management tools and MBSE.
• Participate in design reviews, verification, and validation activities.

What Sets You Apart

• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and technical standards.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving systems.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Passion for innovation in defense technology.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Joining the organization of choice includes:

• Work on mission-critical defense programs with award-winning engineering teams.
• Professional growth through mentorship, leadership programs, and rotational opportunities.
• Opportunities for promotion and long-term career advancement within GDMS.
• Flexible work schedules, including 9/80 option (every other Friday off).
• Competitive benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible PTO
  • Paid parental leave
  • Healthcare and wellness programs
  • Employee resource and social groups

AI at Work:

• AI-Assisted Engineering Ability to leverage generative AI tools to accelerate systems engineering tasks such as requirements analysis, test documentation, design trade studies, and report summarization
• AI Fluency Comfort working with enterprise AI platforms and multiple AI models, including understanding when and how to apply AI effectively while following established guardrails for handling CUI and proprietary data
• Continuous AI Learning Willingness to stay current with evolving AI capabilities and adopt new AI-enabled workflows to improve engineering productivity and quality

Workplace Options:

• Hybrid or On-Site at our Pittsfield, MA facility

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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 $100,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /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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