Guidance Senior Advanced Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Guidance Senior Advanced Systems Engineer works within a Guidance Systems team on analysis, design, implementation, and testing as part of a system development effort. The role also supports ongoing Internal Research & Development activities in inertial guidance, including guidance concepts and technologies, test-equipment development tools, and laboratory infrastructure associated with the Advanced Guidance Lab and Guidance Development Lab. The selected candidate will contribute technical work with minimal supervision, communicate frequently within and across Integrated Product Teams, and help advance General Dynamics Mission Systems technology. The role requires a scientific background and understanding of Guidance, Navigation & Controls, engineering systems, electronics, electrical systems, and basic laboratory operations. The position is flex or fully on-site in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable time.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field and at least 8 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within a reasonable time; selected applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed at company facilities.
- Scientific background and understanding of Guidance, Navigation & Controls.
- Experience with MATLAB.
- Understanding of engineering systems and ability to further advance GDMS technology.
- Knowledge and understanding of electronics and electrical systems.
- Experience operating basic laboratory environments and equipment.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate within and across Integrated Product Teams.
- Self-starter able to lead and execute while also making technical contributions.
Nice To Haves
- Leadership experience leading a team of five or more engineers.
- Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
- Artificial intelligence experience.
- Familiarity with circuit design and analysis.
- Familiarity with FPGA design.
- Familiarity with closed-loop control.
- Simulation and modeling experience.
- Experience with embedded programming in C, C++, Python, or JavaScript and with microcontrollers.
- Basic knowledge of inertial sensors.
- Familiarity with estimation theory, filtering, and data reduction.
- Agile method experience.
- Familiarity with LabView.
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis, design, implementation, and test activities as part of a system development effort.
- Support ongoing Internal Research & Development activities in inertial guidance.
- Contribute to guidance concepts and technologies, test-equipment development tools, and laboratory infrastructure related to the Advanced Guidance Lab and Guidance Development Lab.
- Perform work assignments under minimal supervision and communicate frequently within and across Integrated Product Teams.
- Help deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet changing customer business needs.
- Support programs, projects, and practices behind the General Dynamics Mission Systems culture and strategy, and comply with company policies and procedures.
- Follow industry and department trends and developments to help ensure services are consistent with or superior to industry best practices.
- Contribute technical work and help advance General Dynamics Mission Systems technology.
Benefits
- Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing solutions for national security.
- Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
- 401(k) matching.
- Flexible time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Healthcare benefits.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Employee resource and social groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
