General Dynamics

Sr Advanced Systems Engineer - Regional Strike Programs

General Dynamics$142K — $158K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Systems Engineering or related field, or Master's degree with relevant experience.
  • Minimum 8 years relevant experience for Bachelor's, or 6 years for Master's.
  • Experience in Systems Engineering, including areas like Test & Integration, Requirements, MBSE, or Hardware-Systems.
  • Knowledge of systems design and MBSE modeling and simulation.
  • Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Cameo.
  • Experience with defense, aerospace, or mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Execute systems engineering activities in areas like Test & Integration, Requirements, and MBSE.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system performance and compliance.
  • Document, review, and manage system requirements using requirements management tools.
  • Participate in design reviews and verification activities.

Benefits

  • Work on mission-critical defense programs with award-winning teams.
  • Professional growth through mentorship and leadership programs.
  • Opportunities for promotion and long-term career advancement.
  • Flexible work schedules, including a 9/80 option (every other Friday off).
  • Competitive benefits package including 401(k), flexible PTO, paid parental leave, and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Systems Engineer on RSP, you'll be part of a cross-functional engineering team delivering hardware, software and systems solutions.  This Systems Engineer role may focus on one or more of the following areas:

  • Test & Integration Engineering: hardware/software validation, verification, and performance testing
  • Requirements Engineering: documenting, analyzing, and managing system requirements
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): system modeling, simulations, and design analysis
  • Hardware-Systems Engineering: design, integration, and troubleshooting of hardware systems

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

  • Experience in Systems Engineering, including Test & Integration, Requirements, MBSE, or Hardware-Systems.
  • Knowledge of systems design, MBSE modeling, and simulation.
  • Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, Cameo, or similar).
  • Experience with defense, aerospace, or mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute systems engineering activities in Test & Integration, Requirements, MBSE, or Hardware-Systems, depending on focus area.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system performance, reliability, and compliance.
  • Document, review, and manage system requirements using requirements management tools and MBSE.
  • Participate in design reviews, verification, and validation activities.

What Sets You Apart

  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and technical standards.
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving systems.
  • Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
  • Passion for innovation in defense technology.
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Joining the organization of choice includes:

  • Work on mission-critical defense programs with award-winning engineering teams.
  • Professional growth through mentorship, leadership programs, and rotational opportunities.
  • Opportunities for promotion and long-term career advancement within GDMS.
  • Flexible work schedules, including 9/80 option (every other Friday off).
  • Competitive benefits:
    • 401(k) 
    • Flexible PTO
    • Paid parental leave
    • Healthcare and wellness programs
    • Employee resource and social groups

AI at Work:

  • AI-Assisted Engineering — Ability to leverage generative AI tools to accelerate systems engineering tasks such as requirements analysis, test documentation, design trade studies, and report summarization
  • AI Fluency — Comfort working with enterprise AI platforms and multiple AI models, including understanding when and how to apply AI effectively while following established guardrails for handling CUI and proprietary data
  • Continuous AI Learning — Willingness to stay current with evolving AI capabilities and adopt new AI-enabled workflows to improve engineering productivity and quality

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:

  • On-Site at our Pittsfield, MA facility with some room for flexibility. 
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 $142,696.00 - USD $158,303.00 /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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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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