Senior Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Taunton, MA
Salary: $150,000–$165,000 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 joins the Taunton Cyber Engineering team to develop mission critical NSA-certified cybersecurity devices. Working with custom in-house software, you will be a member of a cross-functional team focused on high-speed data and cybersecurity products. Your daily responsibilities include requirements analysis and management, functional analysis, performance analysis, systems design, and trade studies. You will write CONOPS, specifications, and requirements, deriving them into software designs, code, and test plans while executing systems level testing and debugging. Key technical skills include Model-based Systems Engineering, Full Stack experience, and extensive experience with DOORs. You will also utilize Linux and networking knowledge across Layer 2 and Layer 3. This role involves managing long development lifecycles and performing regular technology refreshes for complex systems.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $119100 from 54 postings across 3 companies.

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Skills

Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) DOORs Linux Full Stack Requirements Analysis Systems Design System Integration Networking Layer 2 Layer 3 Agile CONOPS AI

What you'll do

Develop mission-critical NSA-certified cybersecurity devices for high-speed data applications.
Perform requirements analysis, management, and functional analysis for complex systems.
Conduct trade studies and systems design to support product development.
Write CONOPS, specifications, and requirements to derive software designs and test plans.
Execute systems-level testing and debugging using specialized lab tools.
Manage the full development lifecycle including maintenance and regular technology refreshes.
Provide technical direction and leadership to execute projects with minimal guidance.
Identify opportunities to apply AI 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 Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field.
8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
Agile experience (preferred).
Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) (preferred).
Full Stack experience (preferred).
Extensive experience with DOORs (preferred).

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