Senior Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Taunton, MA
Salary: $149,831–$160,000 / yr
Posted: 8 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $141,437–$184,793 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $155k versus about $163k 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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TL;DR · Senior Systems Engineer

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As a Senior Systems Engineer for the CMOSS Mounted Form Factor program, you will join a cross-functional engineering team focused on the design, integration, test, and sustainment of a CMFF VPX Subsystem. You will apply broad technical expertise across hardware, software, electrical, mechanical, and networking disciplines to resolve complex integration challenges and deliver reliable mission-focused solutions. Your daily work involves troubleshooting electromechanical systems, performing system-level test and verification activities, and managing the systems development life cycle. The role requires proficiency in VPX-based systems, embedded computing hardware, networking protocols, and scripting or automation tools for data analysis and engineering workflows. You will solve technical problems by identifying root causes and communicating solutions to stakeholders while ensuring the subsystem meets demanding requirements within a high-technology defense environment involving complex electronic and networked infrastructure.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $119100 from 50 postings across 3 companies.

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Skills

VPX Embedded Computing Networking Protocols Scripting Automation Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Data Analysis AI

What you'll do

Design, integrate, test, and sustain the CMFF VPX Subsystem.
Resolve integration challenges across hardware, software, electrical, mechanical, and networking disciplines.
Troubleshoot complex electromechanical or electronic systems and manage hardware/software interfaces.
Perform system-level test and verification activities for embedded computing hardware.
Develop scripts to automate testing, data analysis, configuration, and engineering workflows.
Investigate complex technical problems to identify root causes and communicate solutions to stakeholders.
Lead the systems development life cycle while championing new technologies and process improvements.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related field with 8 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Experience integrating and troubleshooting complex electromechanical or electronic systems across hardware and software interfaces (preferred).
Working knowledge of electrical/mechanical engineering principles, networked systems, and system-level test activities (preferred).
Experience with VPX-based systems, embedded computing hardware, networking protocols, or scripting tools (preferred).
Demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle (preferred).
Strong communication skills and ability to investigate complex technical problems for diverse stakeholders (preferred).

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