Advanced Systems Engineer

About the role

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking an experienced systems engineer to join a cross-functional team responsible for the design, development, and lifecycle support of submarine and acoustic systems. This role includes working both in the lab and at partner sites as the team develops and fields both prototypes and production systems. You will work closely with engineers across hardware, software, and integrated product programs to provide solutions that meet customers' needs, contributing to systems that allow the Navy to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full engineering lifecycle – from concept to production
• Contribute to all phases of system development – requirements analysis, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system architecture evaluation and trade studies, system integration, and system verification and validation
• Maintain bidirectional traceability between stakeholder needs, system requirements, design, verification, and validation
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders to elicit needs, resolve requirements conflicts, and communicate technical solutions
• Help identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans
• Carry out reliability, maintainability, and availability (RM&A) analyses of components and systems to ensure designs meet operational and sustainment requirements
• Perform verification and validation planning, execution, and reporting
• Develop and manage system interfaces and Interface Control Documentation
• Support environmental qualification testing (EQT) to verify system performance under required operating conditions

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
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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
• U.S. citizenship is required

Skills

• Familiarity with the full systems development life cycle, with strong proficiency in requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative thinking with the ability to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to foster team development
• Strong presentation and communications skills
• Ability to utilize AI to improve system design and engineering processes
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Preferred Skills or Experiences

• Understanding and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, and theories
• Use of tools for managing requirements and system modeling
• Development of system designs, requirements, and documentation
• Systems engineering experience with hardware and integrated hardware/software systems
• Experience developing test plans, procedures, and reports

Pay

Target salary range: USD $112,924.00/Yr. – USD $125,275.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary.

Schedule

This position is fully on-site as part of the Manassas facility. Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule).

Benefits

Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more. See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits.