Systems Engineer

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. 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.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Systems Engineer, work with the cross functional Interoperability Testing and Systems Engineering (ITSE) team responsible for developing systems and cryptographic specifications and testing mission critical Department of Defense  Cybersecurity devices. Responsibilities will include designing security architectures and protocols, developing key management strategies, working with network equipment in the Interoperability Test Bed (ITB), and testing voice, data. and conferencing security devices. You'll be working at the cutting edge of Cybersecurity.

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

What sets you apart:  

• Extensive knowledge of network protocols
• Extensive knowledge of cryptographic algorithms
• Extensive knowledge of voice, data, and conferencing applications
• Experience performing Requirements Analysis
• Experience working with Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) Networks
• Experience working with Internet Protocol (IP) Security
• Experience working with IP Routing
• Experience writing Test Plans and Procedures
• CISSP certification (or similar)

Nice to have:

• CCNA Certification
• Experience with various Network Equipment including an Avaya switch, SIP Call Managers, Cisco routers, V.150 Gateways, and Protocol Analyzers
• Experience in performing "black box" testing of encryption devices
• Experience in writing memoranda, white papers, and specification material on technical concepts
• Experience in creating slides and presenting technical material to various audiences

What sets up apart:

• Passion for working with complicated systems and working on problems of diverse scope
• Ability to define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work you execute
• Show initiative on assignments and executes projects with little guidance
• Ability to communicate security concepts, architectures, and designs at various levels
• Experience in performing "black box" testing of Secure Communication Interoperability Protocol (SCIP) devices

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 (including on-site gym), 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 in Dedham, Massachusetts. While on-site, you will be a part of the Dedham Cyber Engineering team.

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