Advanced Systems Engineer

Job Title

General Dynamics Mission Systems Systems Engineer

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 is preferred 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

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That's the opportunity that's waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced they redefine innovation for the world. It's an amazing challenge. And it's waiting for you now.

We are ready to hire an experienced systems engineer to a member of a cross-functional team responsible for the design, development and lifecycle support of a variety of submarine and acoustic systems. This role includes working both in our lab and at partner sites as the team develops and fields both prototypes and production systems. As a member of a cross-functional team, you will work closely with engineers across a variety of hardware, software and integrated product programs to provide solutions that meet our customers' needs.

As a key cross-functional collaborator, you will be instrumental in creating robust, fully functional, and tested systems that allow the Navy to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in the full engineering lifecycle – from concept to production

Contribute to all phases of system development – requirements analysis, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system architecture evaluation and trade studies, system integration, and system verification and validation

Maintain bidirectional traceability between stakeholder needs, system requirements, design, verification, and validation

Interact with internal and external stakeholders to elicit needs, resolve requirements conflicts, and communicate technical solutions

Help identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans

Carry out reliability, maintainability, and availability (RM&A) analyses of components and systems to ensure designs meet operational and sustainment requirements

Perform verification and validation planning, execution, and reporting

Develop and manage system interfaces and Interface Control Documentation

Support environmental qualification testing (EQT) to verify system performance under required operating conditions

What Sets You Apart

Familiarity with the full systems development life cycle, with strong proficiency in requirements management and system modeling tools

Creative thinking with the ability to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions

Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to foster team development

Strong presentation and communications skills

Ability to utilize AI to improve system design and engineering processes

Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Preferred Skills or Experiences

Understanding and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, and theories

Use of tools for managing requirements and system modeling

Development of system designs, requirements, and documentation

Systems engineering experience with hardware and integrated hardware/software systems

Experience developing test plans, procedures, and reports

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 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

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 $124,216.00 - USD $137,803.00 /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