Senior Principal Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Dedham, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer in the Cyber group, you will work with custom software built in-house as part of a cross-functional team developing mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices in a rapidly growing product line. The work focuses on cybersecurity and high-speed data. This fully on-site role is part of the Dedham Cyber Engineering team.

The position involves systems engineering across long development lifecycles and products requiring ongoing maintenance and technology refresh. The engineer may work on requirements, functional and performance analysis, systems design, trade studies, integration, testing, and systems-level debugging. The role also calls for defining work scope, schedules, and expectations; providing technical direction and leadership; and identifying opportunities to use AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

The position requires a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire and U.S. citizenship. 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 10 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to define the scope, schedule, and expectations for work.
• Ability to take initiative, execute projects with little guidance, and provide technical direction and leadership.
• Ability to write CONOPS, specifications, or requirements and derive them into software design, code, test plans, and systems-level testing and debugging.
• Proficiency with systems and test tools supporting testing in a lab environment.

Nice To Haves

• Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
• Full-stack experience.
• Extensive experience with DOORs.
• Linux experience.
• Networking experience, including Layer 2 and Layer 3.
• Experience working in a fast-paced product development environment.
• Experience with requirements analysis and management, functional and performance analysis, systems design, trade studies, and system integration and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices as part of a cross-functional Cyber team.
• Perform requirements analysis and management, functional and performance analysis, and systems design.
• Conduct trade studies, system integration, and testing.
• Write CONOPS, specifications, or requirements and derive them into software design, code, test plans, and systems-level testing and debugging.
• Define the scope, schedule, and expectations for assigned work.
• Provide technical direction and leadership and execute projects with little guidance.
• Use systems and test tools to support testing in a lab environment.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support long product lifecycles through maintenance and regular technology refresh.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym.
• Employee resource and social groups.
• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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