Infrastructure IPT Lead - Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC)

Responsibilities for this Position

Infrastructure IPT Lead - Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC)

ID: 2026-73803
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 9/23/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time. 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 the Infrastructure Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Program, you'll lead a cross-functional team responsible for delivering a robust, flexible, secure, and stable infrastructure for U.S. Coast Guard ships. You will manage technical, schedule, and cost aspects of the program, ensure product quality and contract compliance, and proactively report status to leadership. You will collaborate with program and engineering leadership to understand work scope and funding, ensure work is properly prioritized, remove barriers to team success, and monitor progress against team commitments.

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

• Experience with surface ship infrastructure design and development, including using Linux Server and/or Microsoft Windows Desktop and Server technologies, and designing, configuring, and securing virtual enterprises (VMware, KVM, and Proxmox)
• Project management experience, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) fundamentals
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at different levels, across multiple programs, and with varying leadership styles

What sets you apart:

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
• Experience leading or contributing to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) comprised of multi-disciplinary members, including Software Developers, Systems Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Cybersecurity Engineers
• Experience with model-based systems engineering
• Experience with agile project management using Jira and Power BI
• Experience with technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements
• Understanding of and commitment to technical quality and process adherence, with the ability to educate others on these topics
• Experience with system hardening, patching, and remediation to meet DoD cybersecurity guidelines
• Strong problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills, including experience in negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Proactively identifies and applies AI-driven opportunities to improve processes, accelerate innovation, and enhance product development

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 fully on-site, or hybrid/flex (work from home and on-site based on a defined schedule). While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA team. Learn more at The selected candidate may be expected to travel up to 30% of the time.

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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 $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /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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