Systems Engineer – Unmanned & Future Combatant Systems

Job Description

Systems Engineer – Unmanned & Future Combatant Systems | General Dynamics Mission Systems

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at General Dynamics Mission Systems, located in Pittsfield, MA, with hybrid work options available. The company creates advanced technology solutions, products, and services for missions across various operational domains. This role is crucial for contributing to the systems engineering of the organization’s Future Combatants and Mission Systems within a cross-functional team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: On-site or Hybrid/Flex
• Location: Pittsfield, MA (Hybrid)
• Pay: $77843–$86358 yearly
• Team: Cross-functional team
• Mission: Owns the systems engineering for Future Combatants and Mission Systems.
• Tech Stack: Requirements management tools, system modeling tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Systems Engineering Leadership: Lead and execute systems engineering efforts for Future Combatants and Mission Systems.
• Design Verification: Develop and perform test procedures, ensuring requirements-based design and system verification.
• Lifecycle Management: Collaborate within cross-functional teams to support the product lifecycle from pre-proposal activities to post-delivery support.
• Sensor System Integration: Interface with and integrate various sensors, utilizing sensor data effectively in applications.
• Tool Proficiency: Apply specialized requirements management and system modeling tools to manage project needs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience with requirements-based design and test to verify systems, along with participation in full product lifecycles within cross-functional teams.
• Skills: Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards; proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools; creative problem-solving; collaborative team player.
• Bonus: Department of Defense Secret security clearance (preferred at time of hire); Agile experience; experience with sensor interfaces, measurements, and data usage; background in Physics, core engineering, or computer science.