Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Salary
$142,696–$158,303 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Similar $162k
This role $150k
$137k most similar roles pay here $200k

This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $146,500–$177,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $162k 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.

General Dynamics currently has 439 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer

As a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems, you will join the Operations Technology team as a technical leader responsible for designing and building custom MES systems that scale across all operations sites. Your day-to-day involves leading the architecture of manufacturing systems using advanced technologies like AI-native solutions, IoT, machine learning, robotics, and digital twins. You will work closely with operators on the manufacturing floor to gather requirements and develop full-stack web applications, APIs, and data pipelines for seamless integration into a unified data architecture. Additionally, you will embed directly with users to understand workflows, define requirements, and deliver rapid prototyping solutions while collaborating across various departments including IT infrastructure teams to ensure secure cloud deployment and DevSecOps practices. Essential skills include expertise in software development, data architecture, AI/ML technologies, and cross-functional collaboration.

What you'll do

  • Lead the architecture of a custom MES and broader manufacturing systems landscape.
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack web applications for manufacturing execution.
  • Embed directly with operations users to understand workflows and define requirements.
  • Build data models that capture, normalize, and flow manufacturing data into a central warehouse.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies like IoT, robotics, digital twins, and computer vision for integration.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing systems architecture and design.
  • Proven track record in developing full-stack web applications for MES and operational intelligence.
  • Expertise in AI-native application development with embedded machine learning capabilities.
  • Strong background in data architecture, integration, and cloud-native solutions.
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration with various departments across multiple sites.
  • Knowledge of industrial protocols (OPC-UA, MQTT) and enterprise systems integration.
  • Leadership skills to provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering teams.

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