Senior Nuclear Surety Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products, and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation.
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Systems Engineer to support and lead systems engineering efforts with a specialized focus on Nuclear Surety. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in nuclear weapons systems, surety principles, and safety/security/reliability requirements in support of mission-critical national defense programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead systems engineering activities ensuring compliance with Nuclear Surety standards, policies, and regulations
- Apply nuclear surety principles including Safety, Security, and Reliability (S2R) across system design and development
- Develop and maintain nuclear surety documentation including Safety Rules, Surety Assessments, and System Safety Plans
- Ensure compliance with DoD Directives (DoDD 3150.02), AFI 91-series, and other applicable nuclear surety regulations
- Conduct and support Nuclear Surety Inspections (NSIs) and surety working groups
- Perform hazard analyses including Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Collaborate with government customers, program offices, and stakeholders on nuclear surety requirements
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
- Support proposal development, design reviews, and customer briefings related to nuclear surety
- Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field
- 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience
- Agile experience preferred
- Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required; 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 due to the nature of work performed within our facilities
- Must be local to the Pittsfield office and able to work onsite; some telecommuting is allowed
Skills
- Deep knowledge of Nuclear Surety principles and DoD nuclear policy
- Hazard Analysis methodologies (PHA, FTA, FMEA)
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a highly classified and regulated environment
Benefits
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.
Pay
Target salary range: USD $124,397.00/Yr. - USD $138,003.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary.