General Dynamics

Advanced Systems Site Engineer

General Dynamics • $112K — $125K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Williamsburg, VA
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 5 years of relevant experience (3 years with Master's) required.
  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at hire.
  • Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills in inventory management.
  • Comfort with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

  • Manage equipment, tools, and materials from receiving to inventory reconciliation.
  • Support hands-on testing and troubleshooting at remote sites and aboard ships.
  • Coordinate logistics with carriers and internal teams for material movement.
  • Act as a key on-site contact for equipment status and project updates.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, security, and quality standards in various environments.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for domestic and international travel.
  • Work in diverse settings including warehouses, docks, labs, and ships.
  • Potential for professional development through certifications (forklift, hazardous materials, etc.).
  • Dynamic work environments that support hands-on learning and team cooperation.
Full Job Description
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 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 Key Responsibilities

What you’ll experience

  • Manage equipment, tools, spare parts, test assets, and materials—from receiving and storage through tracking, issue, return, and inventory reconciliation.
  • Support hands-on equipment setup, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and readiness activities at remote sites and aboard ships.
  • Coordinate shipping, receiving, packaging, manifests, and material movement with carriers, site teams, and internal partners.
  • Serve as a key on-site contact, keeping customers and program teams informed of equipment status, priorities, risks, and issues.
  • Work in a variety of settings—including warehouses, docks, labs, and shipboard environments—while following safety, security, quality, and environmental requirements.

What you bring to the table

  • A bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, science, technology, or a related field.
  • Experience with inventory control, logistics, equipment support, field service, testing, maintenance, or similar operational work.
  • Ability to follow technical instructions, drawings, manuals, test procedures, and shipping or inventory records.
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and comfort using Microsoft Office and inventory, maintenance, or ERP systems.
  • Ability to work independently, collaborate with remote teams, travel as needed, and safely work in industrial, dockside, warehouse, or shipboard settings.

What sets you apart

  • Experience supporting maritime, defense, Navy, Coast Guard, or other shipboard programs.
  • Familiarity with government property, serialized assets, configuration control, controlled materials, or calibration systems.
  • Experience with test instruments, quality processes, discrepancy reporting, or customer-facing field support.
  • Relevant certifications such as forklift, rigging, hazardous-materials handling, or maritime safety training.
  • An active security clearance—or the ability to obtain and maintain one for the assigned program.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
  • Work is performed primarily at a remote site and may include warehouse, dockside, industrial, laboratory, and shipboard environments.
  • Position may require climbing ladders or stairs, working in confined or restricted spaces, standing for extended periods, and moving equipment or materials in accordance with safety procedures.
  • Schedule flexibility may be required to support testing events, vessel schedules, shipping deadlines, or operational requirements.
  • Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

 

Workplace Options:This position is fully on-site.

Salary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Learn more about General Dynamics
Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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