Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • MA-Pittsfield, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a systems engineer for the Unmanned & Future Combatant Systems business area, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for systems engineering for our Future Combatants and Mission Systems. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Sensor interfaces, measurements, using sensor data in applications. Basic sensors such as temperature, strain gauge, etc. or navigation sensors such as GPS, MEMS IMU, radars, etc. Test procedure writing and execution. Requirements based design and test to verify. Physics, core engineering, or computer science background. Proficiency in the use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories Proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools Experience working in a cross-functional team throughout the product life-cycle – from pre-proposal to post-delivery support

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• 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 preferred 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Sensor interfaces, measurements, using sensor data in applications.
• Basic sensors such as temperature, strain gauge, etc. or navigation sensors such as GPS, MEMS IMU, radars, etc.
• Test procedure writing and execution.
• Requirements based design and test to verify.
• Physics, core engineering, or computer science background.
• Proficiency in the use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
• Experience working in a cross-functional team throughout the product life-cycle – from pre-proposal to post-delivery support

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

What This Job Offers

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