Senior System Engineer – TS/SCI Poly, Linux & Jira

General Dynamics Information Technology; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth

Support

Rewards

Community

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Maryland seeks a System Engineer to lead requirements engineering, integration planning, and lifecycle management for complex mission-critical systems. The role requires strong Linux CLI expertise and Jira Service Desk administration, with emphasis on cross‑stakeholder alignment and rigorous change control.

Responsibilities include documenting technical plans, coordinating cross‑team dependencies, and delivering clear engineering documentation.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance
• 20+ years of related experience
• Experience navigating Linux systems using the Linux CLI
• Experience eliciting, analyzing, validating, and documenting technical and functional requirements
• Experience developing integration strategies and coordinating cross-team dependencies

Responsibilities

• Requirements engineering, integration planning, lifecycle management across complex mission-focused systems
• Maintain disciplined configuration baselines, change control, and governance processes
• Produce clear, comprehensive technical documentation to support engineering, operations, and compliance needs

Skills

Data Validation

JIRA Tool

Linux

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

Git

Jira Service Desk

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology in Maryland seeks a System Engineer to lead requirements engineering, integration planning, and lifecycle management for complex mission-critical systems. The role requires strong Linux CLI expertise and Jira Service Desk administration, with emphasis on cross‑stakeholder alignment and rigorous change control.

Responsibilities include documenting technical plans, coordinating cross‑team dependencies, and delivering clear engineering documentation.