Principal Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$128,039–$173,229 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $151k
$120k most similar roles pay here $203k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $144,161–$191,441 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph serves as a strategic technical leader within the PMO for a six-task order software-development portfolio. This role focuses on portfolio rationalization, identifying redundancies, and modernizing legacy systems to align with mission objectives. The individual will drive AI insertion strategies, develop implementation roadmaps for automated solutions, and manage technical transition plans from legacy environments to new platforms. Day-to-day responsibilities include establishing continuous improvement frameworks, managing technical CDRLs, and overseeing cost, schedule, and performance metrics. The role requires expertise in Agile Methodology, DevSecOps, and Artificial Intelligence technologies. Candidates must navigate complex software engineering challenges within a National Intelligence program context, ensuring that all innovations are secure and explainable while maintaining high standards for delivery efficiency and quality across the entire technical ecosystem.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $158250 from 186 postings across 30 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Assess and rationalize a multi-task order portfolio by identifying redundancies and gaps to optimize technical investments.
  • Develop and implement strategies for integrating AI and advanced automation into software development, testing, and operations.
  • Establish frameworks and metrics to reduce technical debt and promote scalable engineering practices like DevSecOps and CI/CD.
  • Lead the technical transition of legacy systems and statements of work to new platforms or architectures.
  • Manage all technical contract data requirements (CDRLs) including innovation reports and performance documentation.
  • Provide technical oversight on cost, schedule, and performance metrics to ensure completion-based objectives are met.
  • Collaborate with government sponsors to provide transparent updates on transition plans, risks, and architectural decisions.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required; Master's preferred.
  • 8 or more years of related experience are required.
  • 3 or more years of experience in a fast-paced Agile development environment are required.
  • Must have extensive experience in systems engineering and architecture for complex software-development programs.
  • Must have demonstrated experience leading modernization, portfolio rationalization, or large-scale technical transformations.
  • US Citizenship.

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