Senior Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Salary: $142,696–$158,303 / yr
Posted: 71 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $130,867–$187,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $159k 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.

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The Senior Systems Engineer (cleared) joins the engineering team to focus on the design and development of NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices. This role involves conducting trade studies, performing functional system analysis, and developing CONOPS while managing system requirements throughout the entire product development lifecycle. The engineer will build real-time multi-threaded Embedded System architecture using Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques to deliver Voice over IP solutions. Key technical competencies include networking, NSA approved Cryptography/Encryption, and security requirements analysis. Candidates should possess skills in MBSE and potentially hold a CISSP certification or similar credential. The work centers on solving complex communication challenges by integrating secure encryption into specialized hardware, specifically addressing the technical demands of providing secure Voice over IP capabilities within a high-security defense environment involving classified information and advanced cybersecurity infrastructure.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $158250 from 186 postings across 30 companies.

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Skills

Voice over IP Networking Cryptography Encryption Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Agile AI Systems Engineering CONOPS Security Requirements Analysis

What you'll do

Conduct trade studies and perform functional system analysis to develop CONOPS.
Analyze, develop, and maintain system requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
Design real-time multi-threaded Embedded System architecture using Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
Deliver Voice over IP solutions in coordination with software and validation engineering teams.
Design and develop NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices.
Perform security requirements analysis for networking and NSA-approved cryptography systems.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Define project scope, schedule, and expected results while providing technical direction.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field.
8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
Experience in the design and development of NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices.
Agile experience (preferred).
Expertise in Voice over IP, Networking, and NSA approved Cryptography/Encryption (preferred).
CISSP certification or similar (preferred).

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