Systems Engineer – Entry Level

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

1d•$77,843 - $86,358•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. This role involves applying systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories to design, develop, and support advanced combat systems. The engineer will work throughout the product life-cycle, from pre-proposal to post-delivery support, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver innovative solutions for national security.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
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.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Agile experience preferred.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
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.
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

Responsible for systems engineering for Future Combatants and Mission Systems.
Work as a member of a cross-functional team.
Apply systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
Manage requirements and utilize system modeling tools.
Contribute throughout the product life-cycle, from pre-proposal to post-delivery support.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Travel up to 20% of the time.