Senior Systems Engineer - Fire Control Development
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Conduct requirements analysis, system design, and trade studies for D5LE2 subsystems using Model-Based Systems Engineering and digital engineering tools. Develop system architectures and models to support Preliminary Design Review 2028 and Critical Design Review 2032 milestones. Perform technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and evaluate vendor products to ensure designs meet governmental security specifications. Lead technical decision-making and provide direction to lower-level employees within the SWC Fire Control engineering organization. Support the U.S. Navy's strategic deterrent through the 2080s as part of the Advanced Systems Engineer 2 role at General Dynamics Mission Systems in Pittsfield, MA.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- 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
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency in requirements management and system modeling tools
- Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
- Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
- Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
- Fully proficient understanding and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, and theories in a complex, safety-critical program environment such as D5LE2
- Fully proficient knowledge of the system development life cycle, from concept through disposal, with experience supporting all phases on a major defense or strategic weapons program
- Fully proficient with system modeling tools (Cameo/MagicDraw, DOORS, or equivalent) and recognized architectural patterns; experience applying MBSE methodologies to real program deliverables
- Familiarity with digital engineering concepts and their application to program workflows, model management, and authoritative sources of truth
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and independently determine and execute sound solutions with limited direction
- Fully proficient in requirements management tools and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly report findings and recommendations aligned with sound systems engineering design principles
- Ability to sell concepts and ideas to internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to multi-task and quickly grasp and apply new information on complex assignments
- Shows initiative, exercises independent judgment, and professionally executes projects
Desired Qualifications
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
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