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Systems Engineer Entry Level
ID: 2026-74470
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 9/4/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: College
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
CLEARANCE 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.
As a systems engineer for Surface and Unmanned Vessels, youll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing, verifying, and evaluating new and upgraded designs for US Navy Surface Vessels.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: requirements development, integration and testing, and data analysis.
Perform customer requirements analysis, develop system requirements, and define allocations to lower levels (elements and components)
Design, integrate, test, deploy, and improve software products
Perform functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test, interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements
Support the generation of technical engineering products by using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
Develop software architecture artifacts that provide a common understanding of the solution behind complex systems to various stakeholders
Perform integration and testing of combat systems work products, including simulation and live testing
Conduct complex data reduction and analysis to provide actionable insight and recommendations for improvement
Develop and implement data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations 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
This position is fully on-site OR Hybrid/Flex as conditions allow.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA office location.
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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 $77,843.00 - USD $86,358.00 /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 Veterans
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