Advanced Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. General Dynamics Mission Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 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
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now.
We are ready to hire an experienced systems engineer to a member of a cross-functional team responsible for the design, development and lifecycle support of a variety of submarine and acoustic systems. This role includes working both in our lab and at partner sites as the team develops and fields both prototypes and production systems. As a member of a cross-functional team, you will work closely with engineers across a variety of hardware, software and integrated product programs to provide solutions that meet our customers' needs.
As a key cross-functional collaborator, you will be instrumental in creating robust, fully functional, and tested systems that allow the Navy to carry out high-stakes national security missions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in the full engineering lifecycle - from concept to production
- Contribute to all phases of system development - requirements analysis, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system architecture evaluation and trade studies, system integration, and system verification and validation
- Maintain bidirectional traceability between stakeholder needs, system requirements, design, verification, and validation
- Interact with internal and external stakeholders to elicit needs, resolve requirements conflicts, and communicate technical solutions
- Help identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans
- Carry out reliability, maintainability, and availability (RM&A) analyses of components and systems to ensure designs meet operational and sustainment requirements
- Perform verification and validation planning, execution, and reporting
- Develop and manage system interfaces and Interface Control Documentation
- Support environmental qualification testing (EQT) to verify system performance under required operating conditions
What Sets You Apart:
- Familiarity with the full systems development life cycle, with strong proficiency in requirements management and system modeling tools
- Creative thinking with the ability to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
- Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to foster team development
- Strong presentation and communications skills
- Ability to utilize AI to improve system design and engineering processes
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
We Encourage You to Apply if You Have Any of These Preferred Skills or Experiences:
- Understanding and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, and theories
- Use of tools for managing requirements and system modeling
- Development of system designs, requirements, and documentation
- Systems engineering experience with hardware and integrated hardware/software systems
- Experience developing test plans, procedures, and reports
Our Commitment to You:
- 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
Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site as part of the Manassas facility.
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 $124,216.00 - USD $137,803.00 /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