Principal Systems Engineer - Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead
About The Position
The Principal Systems Engineer will serve as the Integrated Product Team Lead for the Strategic Weapon Interface Simulator (SWIS) Systems Development team. As a member of a cross-functional team, the role leads a cross-discipline team and manages technical, schedule, and cost aspects; ensures product quality and contract compliance; and assists with reporting and Estimate at Completion (EAC) development. The role involves leading the systems development life cycle and applying technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions. The position is based at the Pittsfield, Massachusetts facility and is on-site, with the possibility of occasionally working from home in the future. The employer is General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), which develops high-technology solutions, products, and services for defense and scientific missions. The role requires the ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for classified access, and U.S. citizenship is required.
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.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time.
- Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, including negotiation experience.
- Ability to work collaboratively and provide technical leadership.
Nice To Haves
- EVMS experience or certification.
- SP23 and GDMS process expertise.
- Testing development experience.
- SWIS system knowledge.
- Creative thinking and motivation to apply technical standards and methodologies.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
- Experience identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead a cross-discipline Integrated Product Team for SWIS Systems Development.
- Manage technical, schedule, and cost aspects of the product team.
- Ensure product quality and contract compliance.
- Assist with reporting and Estimate at Completion (EAC) development.
- Lead the systems development life cycle.
- Apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and help position team members for success.
- Communicate and negotiate to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.
- Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Benefits
- 401k matching.
- Flex time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Healthcare benefits.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Employee resource and social groups.
- Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
