At GDMS, Systems Engineers can advance into technical leadership, program management, or advanced engineering specialties. Leadership programs, rotational assignments, and career development pathways ensure you have opportunities to expand your skills and grow your career.
As a Systems Engineer on RSP, you'll be part of a cross-functional engineering team delivering hardware, software and systems solutions. This Systems Engineer role may focus on one or more of the following areas:
Test & Integration Engineering: hardware/software validation, verification, and performance testing
Requirements Engineering: documenting, analyzing, and managing system requirements
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): system modeling, simulations, and design analysis
Hardware-Systems Engineering: design, integration, and troubleshooting of hardware systems
Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience
Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Agile experience preferred.
8+ years of professional experience in Systems Engineering, including Test & Integration, Requirements Analysis, Model Based Systems Engineering or Hardware Systems work (Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience).
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
Experience in Systems Engineering, including Test & Integration, Requirements, MBSE, or Hardware-Systems.
Knowledge of systems design, MBSE modeling, and simulation.
Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, Cameo, or similar).
Experience with defense, aerospace, or mission-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
Execute systems engineering activities in Test & Integration, Requirements, MBSE, or Hardware-Systems, depending on focus area.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system performance, reliability, and compliance.
Document, review, and manage system requirements using requirements management tools and MBSE.
Participate in design reviews, verification, and validation activities.
What Sets You Apart
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and technical standards.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving systems.
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
Passion for innovation in defense technology.
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Joining the organization of choice includes
Work on mission-critical defense programs with award-winning engineering teams.
Professional growth through mentorship, leadership programs, and rotational opportunities.
Opportunities for promotion and long-term career advancement within GDMS.
Flexible work schedules, including 9/80 option (every other Friday off).
Competitive benefits
401(k)
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Healthcare and wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
AI at Work
AI-Assisted Engineering Ability to leverage generative AI tools to accelerate systems engineering tasks such as requirements analysis, test documentation, design trade studies, and report summarization
AI Fluency Comfort working with enterprise AI platforms and multiple AI models, including understanding when and how to apply AI effectively while following established guardrails 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
Workplace Options
Hybrid or On-Site at our Pittsfield, MA facility
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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 $149,400.00 - USD $182,700.00 /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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