Lead Systems Engineer - SWIS

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense solutions is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to guide strategic projects for the Strategic Weapon Interface Simulator. This role requires strong leadership, technical acumen, and project management experience, with a commitment to delivering timely and high-quality results. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and enjoy the benefits of a flexible schedule while contributing to national security efforts.

Benefits

401k matching

Flexible schedule

Paid parental leave

Healthcare benefits

Health & wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of job-related experience or Master's degree plus 3 years experience.
• Agile experience preferred.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team responsible for complex systems design.
• Manage project timelines and ensure high-quality solutions.
• Support the Engineering Test Station and flexible shift work.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Earned Value Management Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Science, Engineering or Mathematics

Master's degree

Tools

Requirements Management Tools

System Modeling Tools

Job description

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 within a reasonable period of time. 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 ( Adv Systems Eng ) for the Strategic Weapon Interface Simulator (SWIS), you will lead a cross-functional team responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of complex systems within our organization. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have experience in systems engineering, project management, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget. This role requires significant time spent in the Engineering Test Station (ETS) and the flexibility to support occasional alternate shifts.

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

Experience in Systems Engineering: Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, and testing.

Project Management Proficiency: Proven ability to manage complex projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver results on time and within budget, showcasing strong organizational and leadership skills.

Technical Leadership: Past experience in leading technical teams or projects, with a track record of driving innovation and successfully implementing advanced technical solutions.

Experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS): Proficiency in using EVMS to monitor project performance, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and technical performance standards.

What sets you apart:

• Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

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

Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site, OR Hybrid/Flex.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield MA facility

Target salary range: USD $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $125,000.00/Yr.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.

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

We build mission critical systems for combat vehicles, ships, submarines, aircraft, and spacecraft that can sense danger, securely share lifesaving information, and respond to threats.

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