Senior Principal Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Georgetown, MD

109d • $216,002 - $237,000

About The Position

As a Senior-Level Systems Engineer for CISR, you’ll be a lead member of cross-functional hardware and system design teams responsible for the realization of complex computing and communications systems. You’ll make substantial contributions to CONOPS, requirements definition, trade studies, performance analysis, design, integration, and verification of these systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience.
• Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required at time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred.
• Demonstrable experience with architecture development, requirements derivation, and suballocation.
• Demonstrable experience defining system behavior and system structure.
• Demonstrable experience with the cradle-to-grave life cycle of related products.
• Experience with the design, simulation, and verification of systems and their models.
• Understanding of communication transmission rates, formats, and waveforms.
• Demonstrable experience with the design of complex systems and subsystems.
• Proficiency with System Modeling tools (e.g. Cameo/ MagicDraw).
• Hands-on lab experience with use of electronic test equipment.
• Background in electro-optics, including free-space communications.
• Experience with the design and development of high-speed mixed-signal electronics hardware and packaging.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Responsibilities

• Lead member of cross-functional hardware and system design teams.
• Contribute to CONOPS, requirements definition, trade studies, performance analysis, design, integration, and verification of systems.

Benefits

• 401k matching
• flex time off
• paid parental leave
• healthcare benefits
• health & wellness programs
• employee resource and social groups
• flexible schedules with every other Friday off work (9/80 schedule)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees