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$105k – $116k per year
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In office (Manassas)
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Middle · 2+ years exp

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.

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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 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months 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:

As a systems engineer for the Tactical Control System program, you’ll be a member of an agile cross functional team responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining advanced submarine systems in support of the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Navy fleets.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

  • Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and the engineering process
  • Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle more complex assignments as experience progresses
  • Ability to clearly convey concepts and ideas using written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to clearly recognize and report information relevant to sound systems engineering design
  • Ability to prioritize competing requirements and tasks while working independently and as part of a team

What sets you apart:

  • Experience independently executing Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) activities to identify program requirements and support analysis of system design using Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and MagicDraw
  • Experience with Agile programs, Agile methodologies, and working on a sprint team
  • Experience drafting system requirements in accordance with good requirement practice
  • Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment, and professionally executes projects with assistance from lead and deputy systems engineers.
  • Ability to conduct research on technical implementation and challenges and utilize information gathered to develop solutions and design for complex assignments.

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 at the GDMS facility in Manassas, VA

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 $104,923.00 - USD $116,398.00 /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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