Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Taunton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a systems engineer for LAS NCS, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for design, development evaluation and test of RF communication systems including Software Defined Radios and MIL waveforms, and MORA and SOSA VPX chassis systems, as well as legacy subsystems

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret 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.

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred.
• Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
• 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

Responsibilities

• RF Systems design and analysis (Link analysis, RF chain analysis, component selection)
• Integration and test of engineering model/prototype RF systems, from data interface to antenna
• Performance testing on RF amplifiers, radios and modems (Both Software Defined and standalone/legacy radios), waveform constellations using advanced RF Network Analyzers. (Traditional and VPX chassis/CMFF architectures)
• Conduct over-the-air tests for RF and SATCOM systems located in outdoor/indoor environments at General Dynamics and customer facilities.
• Conduct test using RF test equipment, Spectrum & Vector analyzers, RF generators, etc.
• Performs systems integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements
• Evaluate RF systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications
• Evaluate Position, Navigation and Timing/frequency reference subsystem performance
• Perform co-site evaluation of RF systems that employ multiple transmit/receive channels, to include testing and electromagnetic modeling and antenna placement
• Use engineering and test software tools such as MatLab and LabView

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level