Sr Systems Engineer - Hybrid

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

9d•$95,384 - $105,817•Hybrid

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Sr Systems Engineer 2 to support the D5LE2 program within the SWC Fire Control engineering organization. The successful candidate will apply foundational systems engineering principles across the system development life cycle, contributing to the design, analysis, and verification of mission-critical fire control subsystems supporting the U.S. Navy's strategic deterrent. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to build deep domain expertise in a safety-critical, long-horizon defense program while working alongside experienced systems engineers and technical leads.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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.
Candidate must be able to travel to the Pittsfield, MA office once every 3 weeks.
Solid understanding and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, and theories
Solid use of tools for managing requirements (DOORS or equivalent) and modeling systems (Cameo/MagicDraw or equivalent)
Developing familiarity with MBSE methodologies and digital engineering concepts
Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly report findings relevant to sound systems engineering design
Solid ability to effectively use Microsoft Office tools for documentation, analysis, and presentation
Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle complex assignments efficiently
Understanding of the system development life cycle from concept through disposal
Awareness of safety and surety principles in the context of strategic weapons systems

Nice To Haves

Eagerness to learn and grow within a complex, safety-critical systems engineering environment
Strong analytical foundation with developing proficiency in requirements management and system modeling tools
Effective communicator who asks the right questions and escalates appropriately
Collaborative team member who takes initiative on assigned tasks and seeks feedback
Commitment to professional development and building domain expertise in fire control systems

Responsibilities

Support requirements analysis, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, integration and test (verification) for D5LE2 subsystems under the guidance of senior engineers
Assist in developing and maintaining system models and architectures using MBSE tools (Cameo/MagicDraw, DOORS) in support of D5LE2 program milestones
Apply developing critical thinking skills to identify and escalate system design weaknesses with proposed solutions
Perform interface definition studies of system components and products under direct supervision
Research and analyze vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Generate technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools (T9001, SPALT, peer review)
Develop system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems
Plan and execute sub-tasks for assigned activities, tracking progress against schedule
Support Modeling and Simulation activities in alignment with D5LE2 program objectives
Participate in peer reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation