Systems Engineer Supporting Future Combatants and Mission Systems

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA
•$85,807 - $95,193•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer supporting Surface and Unmanned Vessels, you will be part of a cross-functional team developing, verifying, and evaluating new and upgraded designs for U.S. Navy surface vessels. The role involves systems engineering across the development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, software integration, testing, and analysis of combat systems work products. The position is based at the Pittsfield, Massachusetts office and is fully on-site or hybrid/flex as conditions allow. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field and at least one year of relevant experience, or a master's degree. A Department of Defense Secret clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants are subject to a U.S. Government security investigation, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, and must be U.S. citizens. The employer describes opportunities for continuous learning and development, research-oriented work with award-winning teams, and a flexible schedule that may include every other Friday off through a 9/80 schedule. Compensation is listed as $85,807 to $95,193 per year, with actual pay varying based on experience and other factors.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field, plus at least one year of relevant experience; or a master's degree.
  • A Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
  • Must meet U.S. Government eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with requirements development.
  • Experience with integration and testing.
  • Experience with data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze customer requirements, develop system requirements, and allocate requirements to lower-level elements and components.
  • Design, integrate, test, deploy, and improve software products.
  • Perform functional and performance analysis, system design, detailed trade studies, systems integration and testing, and interface definition studies for subsystem or system elements.
  • Generate technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle.
  • Develop software architecture artifacts that communicate solutions for complex systems to stakeholders.
  • Integrate and test combat systems work products, including through simulation and live testing.
  • Conduct complex data reduction and analysis to provide actionable insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Develop and implement data collection systems and strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching.
  • Flexible time off.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Healthcare benefits.
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Employee resource and social groups.
  • Flexible schedules, including an optional every-other-Friday-off 9/80 schedule.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
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