Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • VA-Manassas, VA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a systems engineer to support numerous phases of requirements management, system development, test procedure development, software integration and testing both in our lab and at partner sites as the team develops and fields both prototypes and production systems. You will work closely with a cross functional team of engineers across a variety of hardware, software and integrated product programs to provide solutions that meet our customers' needs.

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.
• Understanding and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, and theories.
• Use of tools for managing requirements and modeling systems.
• Experience developing system design, requirements and system model documentation.
• Experience in hardware focused as well as integrated hardware/software systems.
• Experience in an integrated cross functional team.
• Experience developing test plans, test procedures, test reports.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly report information relevant to sound systems engineering design.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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

• Participates in the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements gathering, analysis and documentation to production support and maintenance
• Participates in requirements analysis, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration, and test.
• Identifies and analyzes system designs/components/hardware and resolves system design weaknesses.
• Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Develops system documentation on both new and fielded systems.
• Finding, investigating, documenting, and resolving defects in Systems
• Provides system integration, evaluation and test support.
• Identifies and documents defects.
• Develops test procedures and runs official, customer witnessed tests.
• Generates technical engineering products using appropriate standards and tools throughout the system development life cycle and influences the design of future products

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