General Dynamics

Senior Systems Engineer

General Dynamics$124K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or related STEM field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
  • Agile experience is preferred.
  • U.S. citizenship required due to security clearance requirements.
  • Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate development of an upgrade to a submarine Fire Control System.
  • Lead the systems development life cycle and requirements management.
  • Manage documentation, testing, verification, and validation processes.
  • Integrate hardware and software while planning and troubleshooting system designs.
  • Generate white papers to inform the strategic community about new technologies.

Benefits

  • Exciting career path with ongoing learning opportunities.
  • Research-oriented work with award-winning teams.
  • Flexible work schedule options, including a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Competitive benefits package including 401k matching and health programs.
  • Access to employee resource and social groups.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

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:

Make the world's most advanced Strategic Fire Control System even smarter!

As an Advanced Systems Engineer for Strategic Weapon Control, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for coordinating development of a subsystem upgrade to a submarine Fire Control System.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
  • Fire Control Systems (FCS) experience
  • System requirements; documentation management, testing, verification, and validation
  • Systems Design and Developement including Hardware and software integration; planning, testing, troubleshooting, and report generation
  • Engineering leadership; excellent communication and presentation skills, cross-discipline engineering knowledge, design review package generation, and developing customer intimacy
  • Introducing and managing modernization technical initatives by integrating complex technical scope across a team with varying technical goals
  • Generating white papers for informing the strategic community about the introduction of new technologies
  • Mentoring engineering leaders across technical and project management topics


What sets you apart:
  • Success leading the systems development life cycle and a strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
  • Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies and apply new information quickly while handling increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
  • Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
  • 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 the option to 'flex' in the future. While on-site, you will be a part of the Building 130 facility in Pittsfield, MA. We are not offering a relocation package at this time.

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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 $124,397.00 - USD $138,003.00 /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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Join the dynamic team at General Dynamics, a leader in global defense, aerospace, and technology services. As a pivotal player in innovation and security, General Dynamics offers unparalleled job opportunities for professionals eager to advance their careers in a cutting-edge environment.

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At General Dynamics, we empower our employees to drive innovation and lead with integrity and excellence. With a commitment to professional growth and diversity, our team is at the forefront of developing solutions that make a difference in the world. Whether in engineering, cybersecurity, or project management, your work at General Dynamics will contribute to missions that matter.

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Invest in your future with General Dynamics’ robust professional development programs. Enhance your skills through targeted training, workshops, and seminars that propel your expertise and leadership capabilities forward.

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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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