Senior Systems Engineer - Nuclear Safety / Surety
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 3 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
- 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
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 (e.g., geographic location). Actual pay may vary.
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.