Senior Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Dedham, MA
Salary: $164,890–$173,910 / yr
Posted: 23 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 Systems Engineer

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As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will join a cross-functional team focused on developing mission-critical Cybersecurity Manager Applications for the Encryptor Manager product line. You will work at the cutting edge of application development to solve complex problems within the cybersecurity domain. Your daily responsibilities include developing systems designs involving use cases and concept of operations, managing requirements, and performing test procedure development and execution. To succeed in this role, you should possess a strong understanding of systems engineering principles and experience collaborating with software teams to define specifications. The role utilizes tools and technologies such as SNMP, REST APIs, ESXi, and VM configurations, alongside network troubleshooting and protocol analysis using Wireshark. You may also utilize DOORS or Cameo for management while applying knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure and Digital Certificate usage.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $125000 from 48 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

Agile SNMP REST APIs ESXi Network Configuration DOORS Cameo Public Key Infrastructure Wireshark UX/UI Design AI

What you'll do

Develop mission-critical Cybersecurity Manager Applications for a growing product line.
Create system designs including Use Cases, CONOPs, and Requirement Management.
Define System Design Specifications in collaboration with software development teams.
Develop and execute comprehensive test procedures.
Manage project scope, schedules, and expectations for assigned tasks.
Provide technical direction and leadership on complex engineering projects.
Identify opportunities to integrate AI for continuous process improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field.
Must have 8 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
Must possess an active Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Agile experience (preferred).
Experience developing Systems Design including Use Cases, CONOPs, and Requirement Management (preferred).
Test Procedure Development and Test Execution (preferred).
3-5 years of experience working with a software team to define Systems Design Specifications (preferred).

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