Senior Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Salary: $142,696–$158,303 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Senior Advanced Systems Engineer

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The Guidance Senior Advanced Systems Engineer joins the Guidance Systems team to perform analysis, design, implementation, and test activities for system development. This role involves supporting Internal Research & Development activities focused on inertial guidance within the Advanced Guidance Lab and Guidance Development Lab. Key responsibilities include developing guidance concepts, test equipment tools, and lab infrastructure while providing technical leadership. The candidate must possess a scientific background in Guidance Navigation & Controls and proficiency in MATLAB, MBSE, and simulation modeling. Required technical skills include experience with electronics, circuit design, FPGA design, closed-loop control, and embedded programming in C, C++, Python, and JavaScript. Additionally, the role requires knowledge of estimation theory, filtering, data reduction, LabView, and the operation of basic laboratory environments and equipment.

Skills

MATLAB Python C C++ JavaScript MBSE LabView FPGA Circuit Design Closed Loop Control Simulation Embedded Programming Agile AI Inertial Guidance Estimation Theory Filtering Data Reduction

What you'll do

Perform analysis, design, implementation, and test activities for guidance systems development.
Support Internal Research & Development (IRAD) activities focused on inertial guidance.
Develop guidance concepts, technologies, and test equipment tools for lab infrastructure.
Operate basic laboratory environments and equipment within the Advanced Guidance Lab.
Deliver innovative, flexible, and integrated solutions to meet changing customer business needs.
Utilize MATLAB and engineering systems to advance Guidance Navigation & Controls technology.
Execute technical contributions and lead projects using Agile methodologies and MBSE.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related field with 8 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Demonstrate a scientific background and understanding of Guidance Navigation & Controls.
Experience with MATLAB, engineering systems, and electronics/electrical systems.
Experience with laboratory operations and equipment.
Leadership experience leading a team of 5+ engineers (preferred).
Experience with MBSE, AI, simulation, embedded programming, and LabView (preferred).

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