Summary
General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leader in high technology solutions for defense and scientific arenas. The Junior Systems Engineer is responsible for identifying and resolving system design weaknesses, developing documentation, and providing evaluation and test support throughout the system development life cycle.
Responsibilities
- Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system design weaknesses
- Provides system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support
- Generates technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools
- Participates in requirements analysis, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration, and test (verification)
- Performs interface definition studies of system components and products under direct supervision
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Design experience including development of drawings, specifications, and/or prototypes
- Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
- Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools
- Generation of technical engineer design products through use of applicable standards, best practices, and tools throughout the systems development life cycle
- Experience with combat weapon systems and tomahawk missile systems
- Experience working with government/Navy organizations, and/or vendor management experience
- Experience or desire to work in a fast-paced, agile environment designing cutting edge technology
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
- Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle complex assignments efficiently
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Design experience including development of drawings, specifications, and/or prototypes
- Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
- Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools
- Generation of technical engineer design products through use of applicable standards, best practices, and tools throughout the systems development life cycle
Nice to Haves
- Experience with combat weapon systems and tomahawk missile systems
- Experience working with government/Navy organizations, and/or vendor management experience
- Experience or desire to work in a fast-paced, agile environment designing cutting edge technology
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
- Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle complex assignments efficiently
Benefits
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- 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