Systems Engineer

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 obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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 Fire Control Program, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for supporting the strategic deterrence program by maintaining lab systems in a constant state of operational readiness, performing active troubleshooting and corrective actions to resolve technical issues and sustain lab availability. Additionally, the engineer will contribute to ancillary projects and initiatives that directly enhance and expand mission capability in support of the broader deterrence program.

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

Hands-On Electrical Troubleshooting in a Lab or Test Environment, Experience Supporting Weapons Systems or Strategic Programs, and Preventative & Corrective Maintenance background are prefered for this position.

• Experience diagnosing and resolving electrical faults in a live lab or test facility setting
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment
• History of reducing system downtime through proactive maintenance strategies
• Familiarity with configuration management and maintaining lab equipment records/documentation

What sets you apart:

• Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
• Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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 onsite. While on-site, you will be a part of the Dahlgren 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