Job: Req 70700 Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems
100 Plastics Avenue
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Website:gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/pittsfield

Company Description:

Platforms: Smarter. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we solve the toughest security and technology challenges facing our nation and its allies by building smarter mission-critical products and systems.We develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains. As you might imagine, we can offer career paths that fit almost any area of expertise. Almost any background or interests. And almost any short- and long-term career goals. At our location in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, we develop advanced solutions to support the U.S. Navy's latest ships and combat systems.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.

Learn more about the Pittsfield facility here: www.gdmissionsystems.com/PittsfieldMA.


Job Title:
Req 70700 Systems Engineer
Salary Range:Location:
$100,219 - $111,180 Per Year Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeEngineering
Education Level:Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree
Required
2+
Required
Description:

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a systems engineer for the Unmanned & Future Combatant Systems business area, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for systems engineering for our Future Combatants and Mission Systems.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

  • Sensor interfaces, measurements, using sensor data in applications.
    • Basic sensors such as temperature, strain gauge, etc. or navigation sensors such as GPS, MEMS IMU, radars, etc.
  • Test procedure writing and execution. Requirements based design and test to verify.
  • Physics, core engineering, or computer science background.
  • Proficiency in the use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
  • Proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
  • Experience working in a cross-functional team throughout the product life-cycle – from pre-proposal to post-delivery support

What sets you apart:

  • Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
  • Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools
  • Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others


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
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is either fully on-site or hybrid/flex (work from home and on-site based on a defined schedule). While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA team. Learn more at https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/pittsfield. The selected candidate may be expected to travel up to 20% of the time.

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: 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. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.