Systems Engineer - SLCMN Program

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree. Agile experience preferred.

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.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Systems Engineer for the SLCM-N Program, you will provide technical coordination across all systems engineering activities to ensure alignment between system architecture, requirements, subsystem implementation, and program milestones. In this role, you will contribute to the definition, integration, and verification of system capabilities to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives while maintaining technical integrity and compliance with program standards.

The Systems Engineer serves as a central integrator for system engineering, with responsibility for managing the system specification and system model, coordinating capability decomposition, overseeing requirement traceability, and ensuring alignment between software, hardware, integration, and test teams. This role requires close collaboration with Baseline Leads, Technical Leads, Product Owners, the Systems Architect, Chief Engineer, and DPMEs to deliver a cohesive, mission-ready capability.

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

• Experience supporting or working on strategic defense or deterrence programs, ideally with exposure to sea-launched or submarine-based weapon systems.
• Background in systems engineering, requirements decomposition, system architecture, or integration and test for large, complex defense systems with high security and certification standards.
• Proven ability to align cross-functional engineering roles—including Baseline Leads, Technical Leads, and Product Teams—to deliver integrated system capabilities on cost and schedule.
• Familiarity with naval program development, acquisition processes, and coordination with the U.S. Navy and other national security partners.

What sets you apart:

• Proven communication and ability to interface with internal and customer leadership
• Advanced knowledge of technologies, principles, theories and concepts
• Fosters an environment to motivate and push for professional development for yourself and others
• Strategically manages risks, opportunities, and conflict resolution.

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, health-care 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 role is on-site at our Pittsfield, MA facility, with flexibility for occasional hybrid work.

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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