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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.\nResponsibilities for this Position\nROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:\nAs a systems engineer for CWL, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the system engineering and functional design of the system under development, addressing topics such as payload integration, weapon launch interlocks, weapon simulation, message exchanges, user interfaces, and cybersecurity. As a member of the system engineering team, the candidate will help ensure functional and technical specifications and standards are complete and accurate, delivered as required to support customer review and approval, to support system development and test.\nWe encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:\nB.S or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering degree from an accredited engineering school\nPossess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical topics at different levels of abstraction\nDemonstrated knowledge of systems engineering concepts\nExperience developing system design and writing technical requirements including requirements derived from external sources (e.g., electrical interface specifications)\nExperience working in an integrated cross functional team\nExperience using DOORS or system modeling tools is a plus\nWhat sets you apart:\nClear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards\nClear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools\nCreative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity\nTeam player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success\nCommitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others\nIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation\nOur Commitment to You:\nAn exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. \nResearch oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security\nFlexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)\nCompetitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more\nSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits\nWorkplace Options:\nPrimarily on-site but potential for part time remote work after 6 months.\nWhile on-site, you will be a part of the Innovation Drive, Manassas VA facility.\nSalary Note\nThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). 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