Systems Engineer – Technical Documentation
About The Position
Progeny Systems, a business area within the General Dynamics Mission Systems company, is a high-tech business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. We deliver architectures, designs, testing, and production of the current and next generation torpedo guidance and control systems for the Department of Defense providing the warfighter with advanced capabilities in target detection, acquisition, and prosecution. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; guidance; cyber secure; and high reliability systems. As a Systems Engineer – Technical Documentation ( Sr Systems Eng ) for the General Dynamics Maritime & Strategic Systems business area, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for providing systems-level engineering integration on the world's most advanced torpedo systems. This is not a Technical Writing or IT position, the focus is systems engineering technical documentation:
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field (STEM)
- Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related 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.
- Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Agile experience preferred.
- Test Procedure Development : Experience in creating detailed and executable test procedures for complex hardware.
- Tool Proficiency : Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, JIRA, or other requirements management and documentation software.
- Understanding of Systems Engineering Principles: Knowledge of the fundamental principles and practices of systems engineering.
- Analytical Skills : Ability to analyze requirements and test procedures comprehensively.
- Requirement Tracing : Proficiency in tracing requirements through the development lifecycle.
- Technical Writing : Ability to clearly and effectively document technical information.
- Attention to Detail : Meticulousness in ensuring accuracy and completeness in documentation.
- Communication Skills : Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Organizational Skills : Ability to manage and organize multiple documents and tasks efficiently.
- Problem-Solving : Ability to identify and resolve issues in documentation and test processes.
- Strong experience with requirements extraction, definition, refinement, and validation
- Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
- Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools
- Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Responsibilities
- providing systems-level engineering integration on the world's most advanced torpedo systems
Benefits
- 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
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
