Systems Engineer - Design & Development - Hybrid

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • ,

2d • $124,397 - $138,003 • Hybrid

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking an Advanced Systems Engineer 3 to support the D5LE2 program within the SWC Fire Control engineering organization. The role is a senior technical contributor applying systems engineering expertise across the system life cycle, using model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital engineering, and program leadership to support the U.S. Navy’s strategic deterrent. It calls for independent technical judgment, leadership through major program milestones, and mentoring of junior engineers in a complex, long-term program environment.

The position may be fully onsite or hybrid/flexible as desired, with the onsite location at the Pittsfield, Massachusetts campus. The candidate must be able to travel to the Pittsfield office once every three weeks. A Department of Defense Secret clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable time; selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required.

The typical annual salary range is USD $124,397–$138,003, depending on experience and other factors. The posting remains open until the position is filled. The company describes opportunities for continuous learning and development, research-oriented work with award-winning teams, and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time and meet eligibility requirements for classified access.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to travel to the Pittsfield, Massachusetts office once every three weeks.
• Demonstrated leadership of complex systems engineering efforts across the full development life cycle, including all phases on a major defense or strategic weapons program.
• Highly proficient understanding and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, and theories in a complex, safety-critical program environment.
• Highly proficient with system modeling tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw and DOORS, and architectural patterns such as SysML and DoDAF; experience driving MBSE methodologies on program deliverables.
• Strong command of digital engineering concepts and their application to program workflows, model management, configuration control, and authoritative sources of truth.
• Strong software development or computing architecture background, including distributed or cloud systems and virtual machines.
• Expert-level critical thinking and the ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and independently determine and execute sound solutions.
• Highly proficient in requirements management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional audiences.
• Understanding and application of project leadership principles, including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls.
• Ability to build productive internal and external working relationships and negotiate effectively with customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to influence direction, sell concepts and ideas, and drive consensus on technical approaches.
• Initiative, expert independent judgment, and the ability to professionally lead projects to completion.
• Awareness of safety and surety principles and their role in strategic weapons system engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Not explicitly listed.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities for D5LE2 subsystems and system elements, including requirements analysis, definition and management; functional and performance analysis; system design; trade studies; integration and test; verification and validation; and interface definition.
• Drive MBSE and digital engineering strategy, developing and maintaining system architectures, models, and designs using Cameo/MagicDraw and DOORS for upcoming program milestones.
• Analyze and resolve system design weaknesses, and serve as a technical decision-maker for complex engineering trade-offs.
• Perform and oversee technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements.
• Guide completion of major programs and projects and contribute to program milestone reviews and gate decisions.
• Develop and allocate system requirements to lower-level elements, and lead customer requirements analysis and negotiation in alignment with D5LE2 objectives.
• Conduct detailed technical analyses and evaluate vendor products, COTS, GFE/CFE, and specifications to assess feasibility and inform design decisions.
• Design complete and complex frameworks, systems, or products that set architectural direction.
• Evaluate systems against governmental security specifications; lead system accreditation and certification efforts and develop security documentation.
• Support and lead Modeling and Simulation activities aligned with program objectives.
• Generate and review technical engineering products and ensure quality and compliance with standards, processes, and tools, including T9001, SPALT, and peer review.
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to lower-level employees and support talent development within the D5LE2 team.
• Maintain awareness of technology trends relevant to the D5LE2 mission domain and strategic deterrence.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with customers, the program office, and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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