Systems Engineer – Entry Level
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
Manassas, VA
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Agile experience preferred.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required 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
Key Responsibilities:
- Support systems engineering activities for submarine combat system products, including requirements management and documentation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware, software, and cyber-security engineers
- Assist with requirements traceability, design reviews, and technical communication to development teams
- Participate in agile team activities and help ensure system design requirements are properly addressed
What Sets You Apart:
- Understanding of systems engineering principles with eagerness to learn requirements management tools and processes
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and communicates technical information effectively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies
- Interest in submarine combat systems and commitment to professional development in systems engineering
We Encourage You to Apply if You Have Any of These Preferred Skills or Experiences:
- Coursework in systems engineering, naval engineering, or defense applications
- Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jira, Jama) or Agile/SCRUM methodologies
- Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or systems modeling tools (MagicDraw, Cameo)
- Internship or senior design project experience in systems engineering or related technical field
- Understanding of software development processes or cyber-security principles
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-siteWhile on-site, you will be a part of the Progeny Manasssas, VA Team.
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 $77,843.00 - USD $86,358.00 /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
About the Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, employees share a common mission to be a trusted partner to the U.S. defense, intelligence and homeland security communities.
Whether you're working on the internal systems of a new ship strategic to the U.S. Navy's role in keeping sea lanes open, developing a camera system for the U.S. Army to protect our forces or helping the Department of Homeland Security coordinate defense against and response to cyber attacks, you'll share a sense of duty and patriotism common to all General Dynamics employees.
When you join General Dynamics, you'll become part of a culture that nurtures innovation. We encourage our professionals to challenge the conventional way of doing things. And we motivate our employees to solve tough customer problems by promoting and sharing new ideas.
Join a team that's dedicated to what matters most. Build your career at General Dynamics today.
General Dynamics Mission Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., General Dynamics employs approximately 91,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.