Sr Advanced Quality Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Advanced Quality Engineer

ID: 2026-73290
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 6/25/2026
Category: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science 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:
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

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nations heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If youre looking for a challenge, youve just found it.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Leading quality assurance teams, youll design, implement and maintain quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products. This involves designing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products.

What youll experience:

• Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelors degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Very strong use and understanding of domain (hardware, software, systems, logistics, manufacturing) methodologies, tools, and standards
• Exceptional knowledge of ISO 9001:2008, CMMI, ISO 14001ASME, ANSI, EIA, etc.
• Exceptional knowledge of use of relevant inspection/measurement tools and techniques
• Ability to take a lead role in quality assurance engineering

What sets you apart:

• Outstanding communication skills to interface with various engineering disciplines, manufacturing, senior leadership and our business development teams
• Recognized as an expert in your field
• Solid understanding and interpretation of contract language
• Ability to think creatively and multi-task
• Excellent in reviewing documents/drawings/instructions for conformance to requirements techniques
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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 $146,679.00 - USD $162,722.00 /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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