Senior Systems Engineer

Job Title

Systems Engineer for the CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) program

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Clearance Requirements

Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret 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

As a Systems Engineer for the CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) program, you will be a member of a cross-functional engineering team responsible for the design, integration, test, and sustainment a CMFF VPX Subsystem. You will apply broad technical experience across hardware, software, electrical, mechanical, and networking disciplines to resolve integration challenges and deliver reliable mission-focused solutions.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Experience integrating and troubleshooting complex electromechanical or electronic systems, including the ability to work effectively across hardware and software interfaces.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles, networked systems, and system-level test and verification activities.
• Experience with VPX-based systems, embedded computing hardware, networking protocols, or scripting/automation tools used to support integration and test activities.

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements
• Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated versatility and willingness to contribute across multiple engineering disciplines, including systems integration, electrical, mechanical, networking, and test
• Ability to investigate complex technical problems, identify root causes, and communicate practical solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience developing or using scripts to automate test, data analysis, configuration, or engineering workflows

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 nation's security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and 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 fully on site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Taunton, MA Facility.

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 $149,831.00 - USD $160,000.00 /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