Deputy Lead Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Salary
$112,924–$125,275 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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This role $119k
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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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TL;DR · Deputy Lead Systems Engineer

As the Deputy Lead Systems Engineer - SWIS, you will partner with the Lead Systems Engineer to coordinate day-to-day systems engineering execution for the Strategic Weapon Interface Simulator. This complex system supports the future Columbia-class submarine fleet by integrating simulation capabilities for Fire Control system development and fleet training. You will maintain an integrated technical approach across requirements, architecture, design, hardware, software, infrastructure, cyber, and verification. Your daily work involves leading technical workstreams, reviewing products, facilitating decisions, and translating program priorities into executable plans. You will perform hands-on tasks in lab environments, including troubleshooting system behavior and conducting root-cause analysis. Key skills include systems engineering lifecycle experience, requirements management using IBM DOORS, Linux, networking, and cyber hardening. This role solves critical integration challenges for mission-critical defense systems, specifically within the domain of Fire Control and submarine fleet operations.

What you'll do

  • Coordinate day-to-day systems engineering execution for the Strategic Weapon Interface Simulator (SWIS).
  • Maintain an integrated technical approach across requirements, architecture, system design, and hardware/software integration.
  • Lead specific technical workstreams and organize cross-functional engineering activities to ensure project milestones are met.
  • Translate program priorities into executable engineering plans while establishing ownership and follow-through for the team.
  • Provide technical inputs for schedules, cost estimates, earned value management, and formal program reviews.
  • Perform hands-on troubleshooting in lab environments to resolve unexpected system behavior and conduct root-cause analysis.
  • Mentor junior engineers and enforce high standards of engineering rigor across the project.
  • Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to program leadership and external stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
  • A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related field and 5 years of experience are required, or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience.
  • Experience performing systems engineering across the development life cycle including requirements analysis, system design, and verification.
  • Experience coordinating technical work across software, hardware, infrastructure, cyber, and test disciplines.
  • Experience leading technical teams, setting priorities, reviewing work products, and driving issues to closure.
  • Experience with requirements management using IBM DOORS or similar tools.
  • Experience with Linux, networking, virtual machines, lab infrastructure, and secure system configuration.

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