This role pays less than
94%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,550–$214,125
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$141k
versus about
$192k
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
1123 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$124,093–$150,385
across 984 roles with salary data.
The Principal Engineer (Systems Engineer) joins the engineering team to apply advanced techniques and theories to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, and assemblies. This role involves analyzing and evaluating systems, managing projects, drafting blueprints, and visiting systems in the field to create new projects or maintain existing ones. The position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and utilizes Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with SysML tools like Cameo for modeling system architectures. Candidates must possess strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and technical expertise within the aerospace and defense industry. The role focuses on full lifecycle technology development to solve complex problems in the production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems. This position requires a candidate capable of leading functional teams and mentoring other engineers while managing complex technical requirements.
What does a Engineer earn?
Median $185000 from 249 postings across 48 companies.