Model-Based Systems Engineer – MATLAB/Simulink (Regional Strike Programs)

General Dynamics Mission Systems•Pittsfield, MA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Regional Strike Model-Based Systems Engineer, you will join a cross-functional team developing and sustaining the systems engineering framework used across multiple Regional Strike products and systems. The role involves developing, decomposing, allocating, and managing requirements; creating executable MATLAB and Simulink models; performing system analysis and design trades; and maintaining traceability from stakeholder needs through architecture, implementation, integration, and verification. The position is based at the Pittsfield, Massachusetts facility and is fully on-site or hybrid/flex as desired. The role requires U.S. citizenship. A Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire; selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and at least 6 months of relevant experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards.
Experience translating stakeholder needs into well-defined, testable system and subsystem requirements.
Proficiency using MATLAB and Simulink for system modeling, simulation, performance analysis, requirements validation, and design trade studies.
Understanding of SysML-based architecture modeling and requirements-management tools.
Ability to identify system design weaknesses and recommend technically sound solutions based on analytical results.
Ability to learn and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity.
Team-oriented approach and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing dynamic system, behavioral, or control-system models using MATLAB and Simulink.
Experience managing requirements decomposition, allocation, verification, and traceability using tools such as IBM Rational DOORS and Cameo/MagicDraw.
Experience applying MBSE and model-based design practices to complex defense, embedded, or mission-critical systems throughout the engineering life cycle.
Experience connecting requirements, architecture, interfaces, executable models, and verification evidence within an integrated MBSE environment.
Interest in applying AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

Develop, decompose, allocate, and manage requirements.
Create executable MATLAB and Simulink models.
Perform system analysis and design trades.
Maintain traceability from stakeholder needs through architecture, implementation, integration, and verification.
Develop and sustain the systems engineering framework used across multiple Regional Strike products and systems.
Translate stakeholder needs into well-defined, testable system and subsystem requirements.
Connect requirements, architecture, interfaces, executable models, and verification evidence within an integrated MBSE environment.
Identify system design weaknesses and use analytical results to recommend technically sound solutions.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Contribute to team success and ongoing professional development for yourself and others.