General Dynamics

Senior Principal Systems Engineer

General Dynamics • $200K — $213K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years of job-related experience, or Master's degree plus 8 years experience.
  • Agile experience preferred.
  • Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.
  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional hardware and system design teams.
  • Contribute to CONOPS and requirements definition.
  • Conduct trade studies and performance analysis.
  • Oversee design, integration, and verification of complex systems.
  • Develop architecture and define system behavior and structure.

Benefits

  • Exciting career path with continuous learning opportunities.
  • Research-oriented work in a collaborative environment.
  • Flexible schedules with 9/80 work arrangement available.
  • Competitive benefits including 401k matching and healthcare.
  • Employee resource and social groups for professional development.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph 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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

 

As a Senior-Level Systems Engineer for CISR, you’ll be a lead member of cross-functional hardware and system design teams responsible for the realization of complex computing and communications systems. You’ll make substantial contributions to CONOPS, requirements definition, trade studies, performance analysis, design, integration, and verification of these systems.

 

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

  • Demonstrable experience with architecture development, requirements derivation, and suballocation.
  • Demonstrable experience defining system behavior and system structure.
  • Demonstrable experience with the cradle-to-grave life cycle of related products.
  • Experience with the design, simulation, and verification of systems and their models.
  • Understanding of communication transmission rates, formats, and waveforms.
  • Demonstrable experience with the design of complex systems and subsystems.

 

What sets you apart:

  • Proficiency with System Modeling tools (e.g.Cameo/ MagicDraw).
  • Hands-on lab experience with use of electronic test equipment.
  • Background in electro-optics, including free-space communications.
  • Experience with the design and development of high-speed mixed-signal electronics hardware and packaging.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success.
  • 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 (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 with Hybrid/Flex available.While on-site, you will be a part of theAnnapolis Junction Team. 

 

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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 $200,846.00 - USD $213,000.00 /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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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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