Senior Systems Engineer, FCS Auxiliary and Training Systems

Responsibilities for this Position

Senior Systems Engineer, FCS Auxiliary and Training Systems

ID: 2026-73832
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 8/6/2026
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 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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Senior Systems Engineer for Fleet Ballistic Missile Auxiliary and Training Systems, you'll be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing simulation and training systems that support the Fleet Ballistic Missile program.

Our team supports the tactical development and operation of Fire Control capabilities for the Ohio-class fleet and future Columbia-class submarines. We build systems that help engineering teams test Fire Control in lab environments and help prepare the fleet to operate new Fire Control capabilities before they are used aboard a submarine.

For Ohio-class systems, this includes capabilities such as the Weapon System Simulator and Training Stimulation System. For Columbia-class submarines, these capabilities come together in the Strategic Weapon Interface Simulator, which supports both system testing and fleet training.

In this role, you will contribute to systems engineering activities across the development life cycle, including requirements analysis, requirements management, functional and performance analysis, system design, trade studies, interface definition, integration, verification, troubleshooting, test execution, and technical documentation. You will work hands-on with systems in lab environments and collaborate across multiple technical disciplines to support mission-critical test and training capabilities.

You will also help plan technical subtasks, develop and review engineering work products, evaluate design alternatives, research system components and technical documentation, and identify, analyze, and resolve system design issues. This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys turning complex system behavior into clear requirements, testable designs, and reliable lab and training capabilities.

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

- Experience with systems engineering life-cycle activities on complex technical systems.

- Experience with requirements analysis, requirements management, DOORS, MBSE, Cameo/MagicDraw, or system modeling tools.

- Experience with system design, interface definition, integration, verification, or trade studies.

- Experience with test development, test execution, troubleshooting, and test results reporting.

- Experience with networking, Linux environments, virtual machine management, or lab infrastructure.

- Exposure to cyber hardening techniques, secure system configuration, or system accreditation support.

- General IT skills, lab troubleshooting experience, or hardware/software systems integration experience.

- Ability to understand technical work products, coordinate across multiple disciplines, and communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions.

What sets you apart:

- Very solid understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards.

- Strong ability to support requirements management, system design, integration, verification, and technical decision-making.

- Ability to apply system modeling or MBSE practices to clarify complex interfaces and system behavior.

- Creative thinker with the ability to grasp and apply new information quickly.

- Ability to plan technical work, manage increasing responsibility, and handle growing technical complexity.

- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and contributes to team success.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document technical information.

- Awareness of business objectives and the role of engineering in achieving program goals.

- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

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, through a 9/80 schedule.

- Competitive benefits, including 401k 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 on-site to start, with an opportunity to flex from site in the future based on program needs. While on-site, you will be part of the Pittsfield, 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 $100,219.00 - USD $111,180.00 /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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