Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Systems/Software/Mechanical Engineering Degree, or related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field (Computer Science or Computer Systems Engineering preferred). Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferredCLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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.
Responsibilities for this Position
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:As a lead systems engineer for the Guidance Program, you’ll lead a cross functional team responsible for design and development of Test Equipment for the Guidance System of the Trident II D5LE2 Ballistic Missile. Following our GDMS Leadership Expectations, you'll work with your team to design equipment that is used to support and test the next iteration of the Missile Guidance System.We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:Leadership experience of a small team (5+ individual contributors)Interaction with various levels of management teamsUnderstanding/experience of the Systems Engineering Development/MythologySoftware Development Experience preferred (with the following areas of focus):Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)Docker/Podman Embedded programming (C/C++/Python)Networking/MiddlewareMATLABExperience with Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) preferredDemonstrate a passion for innovation, sophisticated understanding of various engineering systems, and the ability to further advance General Dynamics Mission Systems technologyFollow industry and department trends and developments to ensure General Dynamics Mission Systems services are consistent with, and/or superior to, industry best practicesIntegrate and utilize AI at work within daily taskingAI Assisted Engineering - Ability to leverage generative AI tools to accelerate systems engineering tasks.AI Fluency - Comfort working with enterprise AI platforms and multiple AI models with following established guidelines for handling CUI and proprietary data.Continuous AI learning - Willingness to stay current with evolving AI capabilities and adopt new AI-enabled workflows to improve engineering productivity and quality.What sets you apart:Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling toolsCreative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutionsCollaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for successStrong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutionsCommitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and othersIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovationOur 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 securityFlexible 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 moreSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefitsWorkplace Options:This position is flexible to start, with the expectation to transition to 100% on-site.While on-site, you will be a part of the Guidance engineering team in Pittsfield, MA#LI-Hybrid
Salary Note
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.
Combined Salary Range
USD $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
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 VeteransJob SummaryID: Job Location: US-MA-PittsfieldRequired Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirementsCategory: Engineering-SystemsEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Bachelor's degree in Systems/Software/Mechanical Engineering Degree, or related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field (Computer Science or Computer Systems Engineering preferred). Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferredCLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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.
Responsibilities for this Position
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:As a lead systems engineer for the Guidance Program, you’ll lead a cross functional team responsible for design and development of Test Equipment for the Guidance System of the Trident II D5LE2 Ballistic Missile. Following our GDMS Leadership Expectations, you'll work with your team to design equipment that is used to support and test the next iteration of the Missile Guidance System.We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:Leadership experience of a small team (5+ individual contributors)Interaction with various levels of management teamsUnderstanding/experience of the Systems Engineering Development/MythologySoftware Development Experience preferred (with the following areas of focus):Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)Docker/Podman Embedded programming (C/C++/Python)Networking/MiddlewareMATLABExperience with Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) preferredDemonstrate a passion for innovation, sophisticated understanding of various engineering systems, and the ability to further advance General Dynamics Mission Systems technologyFollow industry and department trends and developments to ensure General Dynamics Mission Systems services are consistent with, and/or superior to, industry best practicesIntegrate and utilize AI at work within daily taskingAI Assisted Engineering - Ability to leverage generative AI tools to accelerate systems engineering tasks.AI Fluency - Comfort working with enterprise AI platforms and multiple AI models with following established guidelines for handling CUI and proprietary data.Continuous AI learning - Willingness to stay current with evolving AI capabilities and adopt new AI-enabled workflows to improve engineering productivity and quality.What sets you apart:Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling toolsCreative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutionsCollaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for successStrong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutionsCommitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and othersIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovationOur 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 securityFlexible 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 moreSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefitsWorkplace Options:This position is flexible to start, with the expectation to transition to 100% on-site.While on-site, you will be a part of the Guidance engineering team in Pittsfield, MA#LI-Hybrid
Salary Note
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.
Combined Salary Range
USD $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
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 VeteransJob SummaryID: Job Location: US-MA-PittsfieldRequired Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirementsCategory: Engineering-SystemsEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
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This position is listed as full time and hybrid.