Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

18h•$118,519 - $131,482

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is seeking a talented and motivated Systems Engineer to join our team supporting the design, development, and integration of advanced systems aboard surface vessels. In this role, you will work across the full product lifecycle to deliver mission-critical solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges that have a real impact on our customers and their missions. If you're passionate about engineering complex systems, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make a meaningful contribution to naval surface vessel programs, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

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.
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.
Fully proficient understanding and application of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
Fully proficient use of tools for managing requirements and modeling systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information and report findings relevant to sound systems engineering design
Experience working in a cross-functional team environment throughout the product life cycle – from pre-proposal through post-delivery support
Fully proficient in Microsoft Office tools for various engineering tasks
Ability to quickly grasp and apply new information and handle complex assignments efficiently
Awareness of business objectives and the role of engineering in achieving those goals
Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions effectively
Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Nice To Haves

Experience with sensor interfaces and measurements, and applying sensor data within engineering applications
Familiarity with basic sensors (e.g., temperature, strain gauge, pressure) or navigation sensors (e.g., GPS, MEMS IMU, radar systems)
Experience writing and executing test procedures in a requirements-based design and test verification environment
Background in core engineering disciplines, physics, or computer science
Experience with PLC-based control systems or maritime navigation systems
Familiarity with surface vessel platforms and their unique integration challenges

Responsibilities

Identifying, analyzing, and resolving system design weaknesses across multiple technical domains
Developing system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems
Providing system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support
Generating technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
Participating in requirements analysis, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration, and verification testing
Performing interface definition studies of system components and products
Planning and executing sub-tasks across all phases of system development
Researching and analyzing data such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE/BFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Designing complete and complex frameworks, systems, or products
Performing technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements
Contributing to the shaping of future products by influencing the frameworks and processes used across multiple programs
Driving the achievement of business objectives through sound engineering practice