Senior Systems Engineer – Defense MBSE & Full Lifecycle

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead integration, qualification, manufacturing, production transition, and fielding of APS technologies. The role requires coordination with foreign suppliers, vehicle primes, and US military customers, and collaboration across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program management.

Domestic and international travel is required; a DoD security clearance is preferred or can be pursued.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree plus 5–7 years of engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and strong technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration, verification, and fielding of APS technologies across the lifecycle.
• Develop system architecture and verification methods; manage requirements traceability.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vehicle primes, and US military customers across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program management.
• Conduct risk analyses, FMEA, and safety considerations; support logistics and documentation.
• Travel 25–50% as required for collaborations and field activities.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Mathematical skills

Technical leadership

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

MBSE (SysML) with Cameo

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead integration, qualification, manufacturing, production transition, and fielding of APS technologies. The role requires coordination with foreign suppliers, vehicle primes, and US military customers, and collaboration across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program management.

Domestic and international travel is required; a DoD security clearance is preferred or can be pursued.