Junior Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Dedham, MA
Salary
$94,388–$99,550 / yr
Posted
38 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $97k
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This role pays less than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $125,000–$188,451 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $97k versus about $157k for comparable roles.

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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 · Junior Systems Engineer

Junior Systems Engineer (cleared) joins the Cyber group as part of a cross-functional team developing mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices. This role involves working with custom in-house software to address challenges in high-speed data and advanced cybersecurity. The engineer will perform requirements analysis and management, functional and performance analysis, systems design, trade studies, and system integration and testing. Key responsibilities include writing CONOPS, specifications, and requirements, which are then derived into software designs, test plans, and executed through systems-level testing and debugging in a lab environment. Preferred technical skills include Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Full Stack experience, DOORs, Linux, and Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking. The role focuses on the development of products with long lifecycles requiring regular technology refreshes within a fast-paced product development environment to ensure national security.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $125000 from 48 postings across 4 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop mission-critical NSA-certified cybersecurity devices for a rapidly growing product line.
  • Perform requirements analysis and management using tools like DOORs.
  • Conduct functional analysis, performance analysis, and systems design for high-speed data products.
  • Execute trade studies to evaluate system options and technical requirements.
  • Manage the full development lifecycle including maintenance and regular technology refreshes.
  • Write CONOPS, specifications, and requirements to derive software designs and test plans.
  • Perform system-level testing and debugging in a laboratory environment using specialized tools.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering process.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.
  • Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Agile experience (preferred).
  • Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) (preferred).
  • Full Stack experience (preferred).
  • Extensive experience with DOORs (preferred).
  • Experience in Linux, networking (Layer 2 and Layer 3), or fast-paced product development (nice to have).

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