Sr Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Manassas, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
• Agile experience preferred.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required 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.
• Expert-level knowledge of systems engineering principles with exceptional track record of delivering complex, mission-critical payload systems
• Recognized technical authority with ability to influence program strategy and drive technical excellence
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills with ability to articulate complex technical strategies to executives, customers, and technical teams
• Strategic visionary who balances innovation with program constraints, business objectives, and customer mission needs
• Exceptional leader who develops high-performing teams and drives collaborative success across organizational boundaries
• Deep expertise in technology trends with proven ability to champion transformational innovation and process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to navigate highly complex technical and programmatic challenges with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Strong business acumen with experience in task planning, budgets, forecasting, and resource management

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of progressive systems engineering experience with significant time in senior technical roles
• Expert proficiency with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jira, Jama) and advanced systems modeling tools (MagicDraw, Cameo, SysML)
• Extensive experience leading Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) implementation and transformation initiatives
• Proven experience with large Agile or SCRUM programs with deep understanding of task planning, budgets, forecasting, and risk management
• Comprehensive knowledge of payload systems, naval systems, or complex defense applications with extensive customer-facing experience
• Experience with systems engineering process improvement initiatives (CMMI, ISO 15288, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal technical authority for systems engineering on payload systems program, providing strategic direction and vision
• Define and drive systems engineering strategy, architectural standards, and technical roadmaps that align with program and organizational goals
• Lead requirements management ecosystem, architecture development, and innovative technical solutions that balance customer needs with business objectives
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across hardware, software, cyber-security, and integration teams to deliver complex system solutions
• Lead critical design reviews, communicate technical strategies to all stakeholders including senior leadership and customers, and influence key technical decisions
• Resolve highly complex technical issues, establish research initiatives, and champion MBSE adoption on the program
• Mentor and develop systems engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
• Represent systems engineering in program reviews, customer engagements, and strategic planning sessions
• Establish and champion systems engineering best practices, processes, standards, and toolset optimization
• Evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies to advance payload system capabilities

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level