Sr Principal Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Pittsfield, MA

5d • $174,648 - $193,751 • Onsite

About The Position

As a systems engineer for D5LE2, you will lead a cross-functional team responsible for FCS. The role involves leading technical work on major programs and projects, supporting the systems development life cycle, and helping deliver system designs that meet customer and governmental security requirements. The position is based on-site at the Pittsfield, Massachusetts location. A Department of Defense Secret clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire; U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

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.
• A Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire; applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Fully proficient understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories, with demonstrated ability to apply them in a complex, safety-critical program environment such as D5LE2.
• Fully proficient knowledge of the system development life cycle from concept through disposal, with experience supporting all phases on a major defense or strategic weapons program.
• Fully proficient with system modeling tools such as Cameo, DOORS, or equivalent, and recognized architectural patterns; experience applying MBSE methodologies to program deliverables.
• Familiarity with digital engineering concepts and their application to program workflows, model management, and authoritative sources of truth.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and independently determine and execute sound solutions with limited direction.
• Fully proficient in requirements management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly report findings and recommendations aligned with sound systems engineering design principles.
• Ability to sell concepts and ideas to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask and quickly grasp and apply new information on complex assignments.
• Initiative, independent judgment, and professional execution of projects.

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.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with a notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas.
• Experience negotiating to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and resolve system design weaknesses.
• Develop system security documentation for new and fielded information systems.
• Provide system accreditation and certification evaluation and test support.
• Generate technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools.
• Participate in requirements management and analysis, functional and performance analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration, and verification testing.
• Perform interface definition studies of system components and products.
• Plan subtasks for systems engineering activities.
• Research and analyze vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE/BFE, specifications, and manuals to determine design or application feasibility.
• Design complete and complex frameworks, systems, or products.
• Drive the achievement of business objectives.
• Perform technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements.
• Guide successful completion of major programs and projects.
• Lead technical tasks for large teams or projects.
• Lead small technical proposals and contribute to medium-sized proposals.
• Lead customer requirements analysis, develop system requirements, and define allocations to subsystems, elements, and components.
• Lead evaluations of systems, networks, and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications.
• Lead a cross-functional team responsible for FCS.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development

What This Job Offers

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