Advanced Systems Engineer

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required 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.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system design weaknesses.
• Provides system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support.
• Generates technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools.
• Performs software systems engineering efforts, including software requirements analysis, software design, software integration and test, and system verification and validation.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to perform software trade studies, define software architecture, and determine software interfaces.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to generate software test plans, methodologies and test cases for software testing and system verification testing.
• Supports the full software and system development lifecycle, including documentation, configuration management, risk analysis and system security documentation on new and fielded information systems
• Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and program planning activities

What sets you apart:

• Proficiency in software development methodologies, languages, version control and DevOps practices
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) & Familiarity with MagicDraw
• Software Design and/or Software Integration and Test Leadership
• Software requirements decomposition and interface development
• Experience with RF aided inertial navigation systems for missiles, rockets, cannon launched artillery, and/or ground-based systems
• Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools

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 On Site or FLEX
While on-site, you will be a part of the Ft Wayne, Indiana and Colorado Springs, CO teams

Target salary range: USD $109,890.00/Yr. - USD $116,000.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. 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. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans