This role pays less than
82%
of similar roles. Most pay
$129,974–$191,099
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$115k
versus about
$161k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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.
General Dynamics currently has
1231 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$120,350–$150,385
across 1058 roles with salary data.
Junior Systems Engineer serves within the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to support mission-critical systems for a government customer. The role involves overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of software capabilities by collaborating with developers, stakeholders, and the UX team. Key responsibilities include gathering and decomposing functional requirements into technical specifications, developing user stories in Jira, curating sprint backlogs, and conducting initial functional testing to validate features before formal review. The candidate will participate in Agile ceremonies and present completed work to customers. Required skills include experience with Agile delivery, systems design, and software development concepts such as RESTful microservices or Java/JavaScript frameworks. Preferred technical competencies include familiarity with Amazon Web Services cloud architecture, wireframing tools, and government agency reporting policies. This position addresses the challenge of translating complex requirements into actionable developer tasks.
What does a Systems Engineer earn?
Median $157425 from 190 postings across 30 companies.