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$119k – $131k per year
Location
Hybrid (Pittsfield, United States)
Seniority
Architect · 5+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.

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General Dynamics Mission Systems is the business unit of defense contractor General Dynamics that builds C4ISR, secure communications, cybersecurity, electronic warfare and mission systems for land, sea, air, space and cyber operations, with headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. Formed in 2015 by merging two General Dynamics units, it employs more than 12,000 people at sites such as Pittsfield and Dedham in Massachusetts, Scottsdale in Arizona and Manassas in Virginia. Recruiting centers on ASIC and FPGA, embedded software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineers, test staff, manufacturing technicians and interns.

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 must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time. 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:

As a Deputy Chief Engineer for Strategic Weapons Control, you’ll guide cross functional teams responsible for supporting currently fielded tactical (Ohio/Vanguard) and auxiliary systems for the nation's most reliable and survivable strategic deterrent as well as participate in the systems road mapping and design trade spaces of modernizing and fielding a new tactical platform (Columbia/Dreadnought) of strategic deterrent with more flexible and adaptable capabilities along with enhanced support and auxiliary systems.

You will be participating and supporting a variety of exercises to develop Strategic Weapon Control and engineering knowledge in key areas such as:

  • Software functional decompositions
  • Shore Facility CONOPS and design options
  • Auxiliary systems road mapping and design
  • In addition, you will also be supporting portfolio and customer facing efforts such as:

  • Select Integrator Team tasks in support of the Integration Team
  • Select opportunities for generating and presenting material akin to the above for leadership forums and decision making
  • Attend select leadership forums, both internal and customer driven, for relationship and confidence building
  • What sets you apart:

    • Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
    • Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
    • Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
    • Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
    • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
    • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

    Our Commitment to You:

    • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development - primarily in support of developing the next portfolio Chief Engineer
    • 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 to start, with hybrid/flex as an opportunity based on development and team integration progress. While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA 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 $118,519.00 - USD $131,482.00 /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

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