Sr Advanced Guidance Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

3d•$142,696 - $158,303•Hybrid

About The Position

This individual will work within a Guidance Systems team performing analysis, design, implementation, and test activities as part of a strategic system development effort for the Navy. Additional tasks include support of on-going Internal Research & Development (IRAD) activities in the area of inertial guidance. These tasks are related to activities in our Advanced Guidance Lab (AGL) and include guidance concepts, technologies, Position Navigation & Timing (PNT) tools and lab infrastructure. The selected candidate should also have good oral and written communications skills, and perform work assignments under minimal supervision, and support frequent communications within and across Integrated Product Teams. General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must demonstrate a scientific background, experience with Guidance Navigation & Controls, inertial sensors, MATLAB, engineering systems and the ability to further advance GDMS technology.
Must have Systems Engineering experience with requirements analysis, system design, and test.
Must have experience/familiarity with the Navy's legacy Guidance Systems.
Must have Cybersecurity experience.
Knowledge and understanding of electronics and electrical systems.
Operations of basic laboratory environments and equipment.

Nice To Haves

MagicDraw experience
Agile Method experience
Understanding of LabVIEW
Simulation and modelling experience
Experience with embedded programming (C, C++, Python, JavaScript) and microcontrollers
Experience with DOORs and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Responsibilities

Performing analysis, design, implementation, and test activities as part of a strategic system development effort for the Navy.
Support of on-going Internal Research & Development (IRAD) activities in the area of inertial guidance.
Guidance concepts, technologies, Position Navigation & Timing (PNT) tools and lab infrastructure.
Deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet customers changing business needs.
Support and engage in programs, projects and practices behind the General Dynamics Mission Systems culture and strategy, and comply with all policies and procedures.
Follow industry and department trends and developments to ensure General Dynamics Mission Systems services are consistent with, and/or superior to, industry best practices.