General Dynamics

Senior Systems Engineer

General Dynamics$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (system engineering preferred)
  • Over 10 years of applicable engineering experience
  • Familiarity with systems engineering principles and processes
  • Experience in system requirements, design reviews, and specifications
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Ability to function in a multi-discipline team environment
  • Willingness to travel as necessary

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate SEIT Meetings to provide Systems Engineering guidance
  • Support requirement allocation activities to ensure performance requirements
  • Assist in the development of the System Engineering Plan (SEMP)
  • Help develop the System Requirements Compliance Matrix (RCM)
  • Manage Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) and coordinate with teams
  • Assist in design verification and validation activities
  • Support system prototype integration activities

Benefits

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, HSA, and Flex Spending)
  • Competitive base pay and incentive pay for performance
  • 401k match (6%)
  • Educational assistance opportunities
  • 9-80 work schedule for improved work-life balance
  • On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding environment
  • Onsite cafeteria and fitness amenities, including outdoor fitness track
Full Job Description
Job Description

Summary

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the Systems engineering Manager (SEM) to ensure on-time delivery of System Engineering Products and gated reviews. This role is responsible for coordinating with SE for System requirements decomposition, traceability, and compliance, requirements allocations, functional architecture development, management of system/sub-system level Interfaces and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs). Will be responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of checkpoint reviews with support from the VE and IPTs.

What We Offer:

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  • Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
  • competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
  • 401k Match (6%)
  • Educational Assistance
  • 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
  • On-going learning opportunities within a rewarding work environment
  • Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track


The roles and responsibilities include:

Position Description
  • Coordinate Systems Engineering Integration Team (SEIT) Meeting and provided consistent Systems Engineering guidance to SE, DDE, and IPTs.
  • Support the requirement allocations activities (Size, Weight, Power, Cooling, Reliability, etc) with SE, DDE, and IPTs to assure products are developed based on their assigned allocations and performance requirements.
  • Support the development of the System Engineering Plan (SEMP) and SE Planning Activities.
  • Support the development of the System Requirements Compliance Matrix (RCM).
  • Manages the development of the Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) and coordinates with SE, DDE, and IPTs.
  • Supports design verification and validation activities.
  • Supports system prototype integration activities.
  • Supports the Engineering Review Board (ERB) (including DDMs, PRs, Risk).
  • Support the SEM in executing Systems Engineering activities and product deliverables (CDRLs).
  • Support checkpoint reviews and associated Checklists/products. Assures technical products for milestones and deliverables are met.

Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, system engineering preferred
  • 10 plus years appliable engineering experience
  • Previous experience with systems engineering principles, processes, and products is required
  • Previous experience with system requirements, design reviews, specifications, architecture, integration, and test is preferred
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills is required
  • Experience in a multi-discipline team environment is required
  • Ability to make decisions in a fast paced dynamic environment
  • Ability to travel when needed

This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

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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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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