Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Dedham, MA
Salary: $130,371–$144,630 / yr
Posted: 117 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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The Advanced Systems Engineer - clearance required joins the Nuclear Command, Control and Communications team to design, implement, and deploy next-generation Strategic Weapon Systems. As a Model-Based Systems Engineer, the individual will utilize digital engineering practices to architect complex systems through functional decomposition, interface definition, and trade study analysis. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining SysML models, including behavioral, structural, and requirements diagrams, while managing requirements using tools like DOORS or DOORS Next Generation. The role requires proficiency in Cameo Systems Modeler and experience with DoDAF architecture frameworks. The engineer must apply an MBSE-first mindset to solve technical problems within the nuclear command and communications domain, ensuring seamless integration between system models and requirements management to support critical national security infrastructure.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $119100 from 54 postings across 3 companies.

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Skills

MBSE SysML Cameo Systems Modeler DOORS DOORS Next Generation Agile DoDAF Digital Engineering Requirements Management Systems Engineering Test Engineering Functional Decomposition Interface Definition Trade Study Analysis AI

What you'll do

Design, implement, and deploy next-generation Strategic Weapon Systems using MBSE methodologies.
Develop and maintain SysML models including behavioral, structural, and requirements diagrams.
Architect complex systems through functional decomposition, interface definition, and trade study analysis.
Manage system requirements using tools like DOORS or DOORS Next Generation.
Integrate requirements management tools with system models to support digital engineering.
Apply DoDAF or similar architecture frameworks to support digital engineering initiatives.
Identify opportunities to apply MBSE and AI-driven approaches for continuous innovation.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field.
5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) (preferred).
Experience with industry-leading MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (preferred).
Ability to develop and maintain SysML models, including behavioral, structural, and requirements diagrams (preferred).
Proficiency in requirements management tools like DOORS or DOORS Next Generation (preferred).