Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Manassas, VA

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking an Advanced Systems Engineer 1 with a strong hardware engineering focus to support the Payload Control System as well as provide hardware engineering support across multiple programs, including SWFTS. This position combines systems engineering responsibilities across the full development lifecycle with hands-on hardware evaluation, selection, and benchmarking of high-performance computing systems. The successful candidate will identify and resolve system design weaknesses, support accreditation and test activities, and drive hardware selection decisions by establishing vendor relationships, executing rigorous SWaP testing, and participating in technology insertion efforts. The ideal candidate works with minimal direction, drives tasks to closure, and is comfortable contributing to multiple programs simultaneously in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

Requirements

Proficient understanding and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, and theories
Strong background in building, configuring, and troubleshooting computer systems and high-performance computing hardware
Experience running critical item tests and benchmarking systems using open-source tools
Proficient use of requirements management and systems modeling tools
Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical findings and recommendations
Ability to work with minimal direction, manage multiple priorities, and drive tasks to closure
Skilled at establishing and managing vendor relationships
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools for documentation, analysis, and reporting
Awareness of business objectives and the role of engineering in achieving program goals
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; OR
Master's degree in a related field, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a required security clearance
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Agile experience preferred.
Experience supporting DoD programs preferred
Familiarity with government hardware qualification and accreditation processes is a plus

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze, and resolve system design weaknesses across the Payload Control System architecture
Develop system security documentation for both new and fielded information systems
Provide system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support
Generate technical engineering products using applicable standards, processes, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
Participate in requirements analysis, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration, and verification testing
Perform interface definition studies of system components and products
Research and analyze vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE/BFE, specifications, and technical manuals to determine design feasibility
Support the shaping of future Payload Control products by contributing to frameworks used across multiple systems
Lead hardware selection activities for the SWFTS program, evaluating options based on performance, cost, and program requirements
Build, configure, and validate computer systems for use in mission-critical environments
Design and execute critical item tests and benchmark high-performance computing systems using open-source tools
Establish and maintain vendor relationships to solicit hardware samples and evaluate emerging technologies
Participate in technology insertion activities, identifying opportunities to refresh and improve program hardware
Collaborate with multiple programs to develop hardware test plans and evaluation criteria
Conduct Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) testing and analysis to provide programs with the data needed to make informed hardware selection decisions
Document test results and provide clear, actionable recommendations to program stakeholders