Senior Guidance Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Guidance Systems Engineer will work and provide leadership within a Guidance Systems team, performing 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, Position Navigation & Timing tools, and laboratory infrastructure associated with the Advanced Guidance Lab. The selected candidate is expected to communicate effectively in writing and orally, work under minimal supervision, and communicate frequently within and across Integrated Product Teams. The position requires a scientific background, understanding of Guidance, Navigation & Controls, MATLAB experience, knowledge of engineering systems, and the ability to advance General Dynamics Mission Systems technology. The role also involves knowledge of electronics and electrical systems and operation of basic laboratory environments and equipment. The engineer will deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet changing customer needs; support programs and practices aligned with GDMS culture and strategy; comply with policies and procedures; and keep current with industry and departmental developments to ensure services meet or exceed industry best practices. The position is flex or fully on-site in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
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.
- A Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire; selected applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Scientific background and understanding of Guidance, Navigation & Controls.
- Experience with MATLAB and engineering systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of electronics and electrical systems.
- Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to further advance General Dynamics Mission Systems technology.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading a team.
- 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
- Provide leadership within a Guidance Systems team.
- Perform analysis, design, implementation, and test activities as part of a system development effort.
- Support ongoing Internal Research & Development activities in inertial guidance, including guidance concepts and technologies, test equipment development, Position Navigation & Timing tools, and laboratory infrastructure.
- Communicate orally and in writing, work under minimal supervision, and communicate frequently within and across Integrated Product Teams.
- Advance General Dynamics Mission Systems technology and deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet changing customer needs.
- Support programs, projects, and practices aligned with GDMS culture and strategy, and comply with company policies and procedures.
- Follow industry and department trends and developments to help ensure GDMS services are consistent with or superior to industry best practices.
- Operate basic laboratory environments and equipment.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible 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
Senior
