Advanced Systems Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Role and Position Objectives:                      

The Systems Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving system design weaknesses, developing system documentation, and providing system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support. The role involves developing and evaluating systems, networks, and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental specifications. The Systems Engineer supports the generation of technical engineering products throughout the system development life cycle and influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework used across multiple products or systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system design weaknesses
• Provides system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support
• Generates technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools
• Participates in requirements analysis, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration, and test (verification)
• Performs interface definition studies of system components and products under direct supervision

Must Have Qualifications:

• Experience with combat weapon systems and tomahawk missile systems
• Strong background in the Undersea Domain
• Strong background in Systems engineer process, concepts, and principles
• Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools
• Design experience including development of drawings, specifications, and/or prototypes
• Experience working with government/Navy organizations, and/or vendor management experience
• Generation of technical engineer design products through use of applicable standards, best practices, and tools throughout the systems development life cycle

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and tools
• Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, Cameo, or similar)
• Experience or desire to work in a fast-paced, agile environment designing cutting edge technology
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle complex assignments efficiently
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

 

 

Our Commitment to You:

• 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
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Workplace Options:This position is fully onsite in Manassas, VA.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans