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System Engineering Lead
General DynamicsDedham, MA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$149.9k - $166.3k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Top 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
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
As a lead systems engineer for Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3), you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for Designing, Implementing and Deploying the next generation of Strategic Weapon Systems.
You will be responsbile for defining program wide systems engineering decisions and ensuring program wide consistency.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Systems and Test Engineering, Requirement Management and Agile Development.
What sets you apart:
Our Commitment to You:
Workplace Options:
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 $149,902.00 - USD $166,298.00 /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
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Top 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
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
As a lead systems engineer for Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3), you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for Designing, Implementing and Deploying the next generation of Strategic Weapon Systems.
You will be responsbile for defining program wide systems engineering decisions and ensuring program wide consistency.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Systems and Test Engineering, Requirement Management and Agile Development.
What sets you apart:
- Clear understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and direct hands on experience with industry MBSE tools.
- 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-benefits
Workplace Options:
- This position is fully onsite.
- While on-site, you will be a part of the Dedham, MA location
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 $149,902.00 - USD $166,298.00 /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
Skills
Agile
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