Senior Nuclear Surety Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA
•$124,397 - $138,003•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Systems Engineer to support and lead systems engineering efforts with a specialized focus on Nuclear Surety. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in nuclear weapons systems, surety principles, and safety/security/reliability requirements in support of mission-critical national defense programs. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that protect national security. Our Nuclear Surety team plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's most critical defense assets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
- 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at a reasonable amount of time.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
- 5+ years of relevant systems engineering experience, with significant focus on nuclear weapons systems or nuclear surety
- Active Secret clearance preferred
- Candidate must be local to the Pittsfield office and able to work onsite.
- Deep knowledge of Nuclear Surety principles and DoD nuclear policy
- Hazard Analysis methodologies (PHA, FTA, FMEA)
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a highly classified and regulated environment
Nice To Haves
- Agile experience preferred
- Master's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead systems engineering activities ensuring compliance with Nuclear Surety standards, policies, and regulations
- Apply nuclear surety principles including Safety, Security, and Reliability (S2R) across system design and development
- Develop and maintain nuclear surety documentation including Safety Rules, Surety Assessments, and System Safety Plans
- Ensure compliance with DoD Directives (DoDD 3150.02), AFI 91-series, and other applicable nuclear surety regulations
- Conduct and support Nuclear Surety Inspections (NSIs) and surety working groups
- Perform hazard analyses including Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Collaborate with government customers, program offices, and stakeholders on nuclear surety requirements
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
- Support proposal development, design reviews, and customer briefings related to nuclear surety
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Benefits
- highly competitive benefits
- flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
