Sr Principal Systems Engineer (TS/SCI Required)

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•San Jose, CA

3d•$183,371 - $203,428•Hybrid

About The Position

Apply your RF and SATCOM expertise to keep mission-critical antenna systems operating reliably across program locations. You will support equipment selection and procurement, installation, integration, and customization while providing hands-on troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance. Working closely with the Technical Support team, you will use continuous-monitoring feedback to coordinate spares, resources, maintenance priorities, and field activities, helping ensure seamless mission support. When needed, you may also augment broader Technical Support field tasking. The ideal candidate offers strong antenna-system diagnostics, practical RF/SATCOM experience, sound technical judgment, and the flexibility to respond to complex field issues in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Strong antenna-system diagnostics.
Practical RF/SATCOM experience.
Sound technical judgment.
Flexibility to respond to complex field issues in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills.
Ability to secure buy-in on concepts and ideas.

Nice To Haves

Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle.
Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success.
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Responsibilities

Support equipment selection and procurement, installation, integration, and customization.
Provide hands-on troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance for mission-critical antenna systems.
Use continuous-monitoring feedback to coordinate spares, resources, maintenance priorities, and field activities.
Augment broader Technical Support field tasking when needed.
Lead the systems development life cycle.
Provide technical leadership and position others for success.
Negotiate to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.