Senior Principal Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge technology for national defense. In this role, you'll collaborate with top experts to solve complex technical challenges, ensuring the integration of software and hardware systems. The position offers a flexible work environment, competitive salary, and generous benefits, all while making a significant impact on the safety and security of the nation. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work-from-home options

Relocation package

Generous health benefits

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience or 8+ years with a Master's degree.
• Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design and test systems for integration of software and hardware.
• Lead teams to deliver innovative solutions for defense technology.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Creative Thinking

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Systems Engineering

SIGINT

Space Payloads

Job description

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a related engineering degree is required plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense TS/SCI 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

Flexible work-from-home and work-onsite options available.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), a market leader and technology innovator, is seeking talented professionals to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our customers.

Senior Principal Systems Engineer

As a Senior Advanced System Engineer, you’ll work on getting cutting-edge technology ready to function in space. The systems you’ll design will be vital to our nation’s fundamental defense. You’ll be working on state-of-the-art technology and tackling some of the most challenging technical obstacles. Your job is to imagine, architect, develop, and test GDMS systems to ensure the integration of software, hardware, reliability, maintainability, and safety.

Here's why people find this work exciting:

• Make a Difference: Our work makes a difference to the defense and protection of our country.
• You’ll work with Geniuses every day! In this role, you’ll get to work with some of the most intelligent and insightful tech leaders on the planet.
• Never the Same Thing Twice: The scope of this role is broad and varied.
• Solve The Most Challenging and Difficult Tech Problems: If you want to stretch your tech capability to the max, you’ve come to the right place.
• Work Life Balance – It’s still a thing: We respect your weekends – work life balance is still a thing here.

Yes, we offer a competitive salary, generous health and personal benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Generation of a vision, lead the team toward the execution of that vision.
• Exercise creative thinking and ideation to advance our business performance.
• Deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet customers' changing business needs.
• Support and engage in programs, projects and practices behind the GDMS culture and strategy.
• Follow industry and department trends and developments to ensure GDMS services are consistent with, and/or superior to, industry best practices.
• CAM, IPT, Technical leadership a plus.

PREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering.
• Experience in SIGINT and Space Payloads.
• Preferred Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire.

Relocation package is available for this position.

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.

Combined Salary Range

USD $166,500.00 - USD $193,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran