Advanced Systems Engineer (Hardware Focused)

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Manassas, VA

6d • $130,371 - $144,630 • Onsite

About The Position

As a systems engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), you will join a cross-functional team responsible for the systems engineering and functional design of future combat systems. You will help ensure functional and technical specifications and standards are complete and accurate, and delivered as required to support customer review and approval, system development, and testing. The position is primarily on-site at the Innovation Drive facility in Manassas, Virginia, with potential for part-time remote work after six months.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field and at least five years of job-related experience, or a master’s degree and at least three years of job-related experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time from hire; selected applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering concepts.
• Experience developing system designs and writing technical requirements, including requirements derived from external sources such as electrical interface specifications.
• Experience working in an integrated cross-functional team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical topics clearly at different levels of abstraction.

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience.
• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering degree from an accredited engineering school.
• At least five years of systems engineering experience, preferably defense-related and hardware-focused.
• Experience using DOORS or system modeling tools.
• Experience with MIL-STDs related to hardware and EQT.
• Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards.
• Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools.
• Creative thinking, ability to learn and apply new information quickly, and ability to handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity.
• Collaborative team orientation and commitment to team success.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering and functional design of combat systems.
• Help ensure functional and technical specifications and standards are complete and accurate.
• Deliver specifications and standards as required to support customer review and approval, system development, and testing.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Flex time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development

What This Job Offers

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