Sr Engr Support Spec

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Marion, VA

1d•$90,359 - $97,771

About The Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), the Senior Engineering Support Specialist contributes to the development of technologies, products, and services supporting national security and other customer missions. The role applies advanced technologies to customer challenges in areas including cyber, radio frequency, undersea, and space-related domains. It involves designing, developing, analyzing, and troubleshooting technical work during research and product development, while assessing project effects on engineering, facilities, and labor resources to identify practical, cost-efficient approaches. The position also supports the design of systems, software, and equipment layouts and participates on an engineering team to develop, implement, install, test, modify, and operate complex equipment and systems. The specialist provides technical support to team members on experiment design, materials, equipment setup and maintenance, and related issues. The work calls for focused practical knowledge in a specific engineering area and technical competence in setting up, monitoring, and documenting experiments and/or laboratory equipment. The position is at General Dynamics Mission Systems, a global company with more than 12,000 professionals. A Secret Department of Defense clearance is preferred at hire; selected applicants must qualify for access to classified information, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or technology degree in engineering or a related specialized area/field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree.
Narrowly focused, in-depth technical practical operational process knowledge in a specific engineering area.
Technical competence in setting up, monitoring, and documenting experiments and/or laboratory equipment.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed at the facilities.
Selected applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Creative thinking and ability to multitask.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, analyze, and troubleshoot technical work during research and/or product development.
Analyze project impacts on engineering, facilities, and the labor pool to determine practical and cost-efficient ways to obtain required resources.
Design systems, software, and equipment layouts.
Participate on an engineering work team to develop, implement, install, test, modify, and/or operate complex equipment and systems.
Support team members with experiment design, materials, equipment setup and maintenance, and related issues.
Set up, monitor, and document experiments and/or laboratory equipment.