Junior Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Middletown, RI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving system design weaknesses, developing system documentation, and providing system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support. The role involves developing and evaluating systems, networks, and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental specifications. The Systems Engineer supports the generation of technical engineering products throughout the system development life cycle and influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework used across multiple products or systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Design experience including development of drawings, specifications, and/or prototypes
• Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
• Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools
• Generation of technical engineer design products through use of applicable standards, best practices, and tools throughout the systems development life cycle

Nice To Haves

• Experience with combat weapon systems and tomahawk missile systems
• Experience working with government/Navy organizations, and/or vendor management experience
• Experience or desire to work in a fast-paced, agile environment designing cutting edge technology
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle complex assignments efficiently

Responsibilities

• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system design weaknesses
• Provides system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support
• Generates technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools
• Participates in requirements analysis, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration, and test (verification)
• Performs interface definition studies of system components and products under direct supervision

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

What This Job Offers

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