Systems Engineer - Regional Strike Programs(Hardware-Systems / Systems / Test & Integration / MBSE)

Job Description

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as a
Systems Engineer
on the Regional Strike Programs program. This role is ideal for engineers interested in
Test & Integration, Requirements Analysis, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or Hardware-Systems Engineering
. You'll work on mission-critical defense technology, contribute to cutting-edge systems design, and grow your career through
mentorship, leadership development programs, and rotational opportunities
.

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:

Bachelor's 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

#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 $135,400.00 - USD $165,500.00 /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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.