Senior Principal Systems Engineer for Crypto and Cross Domain Solutions

General Dynamics

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On-site
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
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$174,648–$193,751 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
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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 · Senior Principal Systems Engineer for Crypto and Cross Domain Solutions

The Senior Principal Systems Engineer for Crypto and Cross Domain Solutions joins the Space, Cyber, and Intelligence business area to lead a cross-functional team. This role focuses on developing Crypto and Cross Domain Solutions, requiring the leader to manage the systems development life cycle while providing technical leadership to others. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing buy-in on concepts, negotiating to meet challenging customer requirements, and identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement. Key required competencies and preferred skills include Systems Engineering, Systems Leadership, MBSE, and CAM/EV. The work involves research-oriented development of practical solutions for national security, specifically addressing technical challenges within the space, cyber, and intelligence domains to ensure mission success across various domains of operation.

What you'll do

  • Lead a cross-functional team responsible for Crypto and Cross Domain Solutions.
  • Manage the full systems development life cycle for Space, Cyber, and Intelligence business areas.
  • Provide technical leadership to team members to ensure project success.
  • Secure stakeholder buy-in on technical concepts and innovative ideas through effective communication.
  • Negotiate with customers to meet challenging requirements with win-win solutions.
  • Identify and apply AI opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related field plus 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Systems Engineering, Systems Leadership, CAM/EV, and MBSE (preferred).
  • Demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle (preferred).
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills (preferred).
  • Experience in negotiation to meet challenging customer requirements (preferred).

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