Senior Systems Engineer - AI/ML Data Analysis
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.
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:Candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time to 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
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Sustainment team. In this role, you will serve as the primary owner of the Fleet Data Analysis System (FDAS) tool and will leverage cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning techniques to develop scripts and automated workflows that analyze patrol data, identify trends, and support mission readiness decisions. This is a high-impact position supporting the United States Navy's and Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) submarine-based strategic deterrent mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary tool owner for the Fleet Data Analysis System (FDAS), managing configuration, maintenance, version control, and user support.
- Design, develop, and maintain AI-powered scripts and automated analysis tools to process and interpret submarine patrol data.
- Utilize Python, machine learning frameworks, and AI code-generation tools (e.g., GAIAA, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate data analysis workflows and reduce manual processing time.
- Analyze complex patrol datasets to identify anomalies, performance trends, and mission-critical insights for engineering and leadership review.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, data analysts, and program managers to define FDAS tool requirements and deliver continuous improvements.
- Support sustainment activities for FBM weapon system components, ensuring alignment with Navy specifications and GDMS engineering standards.
- Produce technical documentation, engineering reports, and briefings communicating findings derived from FDAS data analysis.
- Coordinate with Navy stakeholders and government customers to ensure FDAS outputs meet mission and reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to apply AI/ML innovations to improve patrol data processing efficiency, accuracy, and predictive maintenance capabilities.
- Maintain compliance with cybersecurity requirements, ITAR regulations, and program security protocols.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
- 5 years of experience in systems engineering, data analysis, or related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience with data analysis tools and scripting languages (Python strongly preferred).
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and the ability to leverage AI-assisted tools (e.g., GAIAA, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to create and maintain analysis scripts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical data sets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to produce engineering-quality reports and briefings.
- US Citizenship is required and candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced sustainment environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing and supporting SWC systems software
- Familiarity with FDAS or similar Navy fleet data analysis systems and tools.
- Experience with ML libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
- Knowledge of data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Plotly).
- Experience with SQL databases and data pipeline development.
- Understanding of Navy systems engineering processes, MIL-STD specifications, and submarine lifecycle management.
- Experience working in an Agile or Scrum development environment.
- Familiarity with GDMS internal tools and the GAIAA AI assistant platform.
Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site.While on-site, you will be a part of the FBM Sustainment Team in Pittsfield, MA
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 $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /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