Principal Systems Engineer: APS & Platform Integration

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems; Colchester (VT); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

PTO (paid time off)

Family leave

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to support U.S. production transition, platform integration, and APS technology development.

You will lead system integration, convert foreign data to a domestic baseline, and resolve interface issues across disciplines with on-site Colchester involvement. Responsibilities include verification, qualification support, and coordinating with hardware teams while traveling domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree and 8–10 years engineering experience.
• Engineering degree required.
• DoD Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration and resolve interface issues for APS launcher and countermeasure on platforms.
• Convert foreign-partner data into a domestic baseline and support qualification.
• Collaborate across disciplines and engage with hardware during tests.
• Support upgrades, lifecycle activities, and risk mitigation with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customers, and government technical organizations; travel up to 25%.

Skills

Systems engineering

DoD clearance

Microsoft Office

Technical leadership

Education

Associate's Degree

Engineering degree

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to support U.S. production transition, platform integration, and APS technology development.

You will lead system integration, convert foreign data to a domestic baseline, and resolve interface issues across disciplines with on-site Colchester involvement. Responsibilities include verification, qualification support, and coordinating with hardware teams while traveling domestically and internationally as needed.