Senior Advanced Systems Engineer

Experience level: Mid Level
Experience required: 8 Years
Education level: Bachelor’s degree
Job function: Engineering
Industry: Defense & Space
Compensation: $141,000 - $150,000  
Total position: 1
Relocation assistance: Yes
Visa : Only US citizens and Greencard holders

 

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!

What you’ll experience:

Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret

A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next

Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. 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:

Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.

As a Senior Advanced Systems Engineer, you’ll lead model and simulation activities as you participate in requirements analysis and management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration and test (verification). It’s your chance to step up to the challenge and prove you’re ready to lead the world.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, a related specialized area or field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; Agile experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering concepts, principles and theories
• Strong proficiency with requirements management & system modeling tools

What sets you apart:

• Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to get buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Aptitude to quickly grasp and apply new information
• Effectively leads teams to the successful completion of major programs and projects
• Ability to interact with project teams, managers and end users.

PERKS:

• This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for New Hires Only
• Will consider relocation package