Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics • Manassas, VA

75d • $121,921 - $134,447

About The Position

We have an immediate opening for a talented Advanced Systems Engineer on the high-impact USWDSS program, where you'll be at the forefront of software integration, testing, and automation. As a vital member of our cross-functional team, you'll play a key role in advancing cutting-edge defense technology with your expertise in scripting, virtualization, and networking—particularly with Ansible, Linux, and infrastructure automation. Dive into meaningful work, drive innovation, and make a difference every day!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Red Hat High Availability solutions (Pacemaker, PCS, DRBD).
• Experience with virtualization platforms, including Red Hat Virtualization and VMware.
• Proficiency in Ansible scripting and automation.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and technical standards.
• Strong Linux systems administration skills.
• Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Basic knowledge of VLAN networking and Bash scripting.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Sensu Go.
• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and KubeVirt.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, with a focus on networking, software compatibility, and virtualization in complex system environments.
• Plan, execute, and validate software integrations across various stages of the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring seamless deployments and high system reliability.
• Utilize DevOps tools and practices (such as CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and containerization) to streamline software integration and reduce time to deployment.
• Integrate software deliveries, verify bug fixes, and oversee regression testing to confirm system stability and compatibility across operating systems and hardware configurations.
• Apply Agile methodologies by actively participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings, contributing to continuous improvement and timely delivery of features.
• Design, implement, and maintain high availability and failover solutions using Red Hat High Availability tools (Pacemaker, PCS, DRBD) and other virtualization platforms.
• Document and analyze test results, manage test artifacts in alignment with Agile and DevOps principles, and provide valuable input for process improvements that enhance team productivity and product quality.

Benefits

• 401k matching
• flex time off
• paid parental leave
• healthcare benefits
• health & wellness programs
• employee resource and social groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree