Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Dahlgren, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a systems engineer for the Fire Control Program, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for supporting the strategic deterrence program by maintaining lab systems in a constant state of operational readiness, performing active troubleshooting and corrective actions to resolve technical issues and sustain lab availability. Additionally, the engineer will contribute to ancillary projects and initiatives that directly enhance and expand mission capability in support of the broader deterrence program.

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.
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
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Nice To Haves

Hands-On Electrical Troubleshooting in a Lab or Test Environment
Experience Supporting Weapons Systems or Strategic Programs
Preventative & Corrective Maintenance background
Experience diagnosing and resolving electrical faults in a live lab or test facility setting
Familiarity with oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment
History of reducing system downtime through proactive maintenance strategies
Familiarity with configuration management and maintaining lab equipment records/documentation

Responsibilities

Maintaining lab systems in a constant state of operational readiness
Performing active troubleshooting and corrective actions to resolve technical issues and sustain lab availability
Contributing to ancillary projects and initiatives that directly enhance and expand mission capability in support of the broader deterrence program