SWC CIPT Lead Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • MA-Pittsfield, MA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Make the world’s most advanced SWC Common Infrastructure Product Team (CIPT) even smarter! As a SWC CIPT System Engineer Senior Systems Lead (Sr Advanced Sys Engr) for the Common Infrastructure Product Team (CIPT) in our SWC Fire Control program, you’ll lead a cross functional team responsible for focusing on infrastructure techincal roadmapping, critical solution spaces, and support with a strong emphasis on Linux systems.. You will engage in various activities including requirements analysis, system design, and systems integration, contributing to the success of our projects and national security solutions. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Strategic planning, infrastructure roadmapping, and high collaboration/messaging strategy skills.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
• CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time but preferred at 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.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Senior solution expert/architect requiring leadership, infrastructure/Operating system, and software process experience
• Expertise in Linux and systems infrastructure support.
• Strong understanding of operating systems and the systems development life cycle.
• Proven leadership in managing systems development projects.
• Ability to apply technical standards and methodologies to solve complex problems.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a focus on achieving win-win solutions for customers.
• Excellent understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Creative thinker with the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively.
• Understanding of basic project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls.
• Travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred.
• Strategic planning, infrastructure roadmapping, and high collaboration/messaging strategy skills.
• Successful track record in leading system development projects.
• Creative and motivated approach to technical problem-solving.
• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to lead and mentor others.
• Strong presentation skills and experience in meeting customer requirements effectively.
• Commitment to professional growth for yourself and your colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct requirements analysis, definition, management, and functional analysis for system elements with minimal supervision.
• Perform technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses.
• Develop and evaluate systems, networks, and information systems to ensure designs meet governmental security specifications.
• Provide system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support to ensure technical security features function properly.
• Lead Modeling and Simulation activities and contribute to detailed technical analyses at the system of system (SOS) level.
• Research and analyze data to determine feasibility of design or application, and support technical engineering product generation throughout the system development life cycle.
• Provide leadership and direction to lower-level employees and lead technical tasks for small teams or projects.
• Participate in or lead Statement of Work (SOW) generation for subcontracts and exercise latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.
• Engage frequently with managers, project teams, external customers, and vendors to ensure successful project completion.

Benefits

• A dynamic career path with continuous learning and professional development.
• Engaging research work with award-winning teams developing practical solutions for national security.
• Flexible work schedules, including the option for every other Friday off (9/80 schedule).
• Competitive benefits such as 401k matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, comprehensive healthcare, wellness programs, employee resource groups, and more.
• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees