Senior Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Dedham, MA
Salary: $173,236–$182,710 / yr
Posted: 97 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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TL;DR · Senior Systems Engineer

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The Senior Systems Engineer joins the Dedham Cyber Engineering team to develop mission critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices within a rapidly growing product line. Working with custom in-house software, this role involves managing the full development lifecycle for high-speed data systems. Key responsibilities include requirements analysis, functional and performance analysis, systems design, trade studies, and system integration and testing. The successful candidate will write CONOPS, specifications, and requirements, deriving them into software designs and test plans while executing systems level testing and debugging in lab environments. Required technical competencies include Model-based Systems Engineering, Full Stack experience, and proficiency with DOORs. Additional preferred skills include Linux, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, and the ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous innovation and improvement.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $119100 from 54 postings across 3 companies.

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Skills

MBSE DOORS Linux Full Stack Requirements Analysis Systems Design System Integration Networking Layer 2 Layer 3 Agile Systems Engineering Trade Studies Functional Analysis Performance Analysis CONOPS

What you'll do

Develop mission-critical NSA-certified cybersecurity devices for high-speed data applications.
Perform requirements analysis, functional analysis, and performance analysis for complex systems.
Conduct trade studies and systems design to support product development.
Manage requirements and technical specifications using tools like DOORs.
Execute system integration, lab testing, and debugging of custom software.
Write CONOPS, specifications, and requirements to derive software designs and test plans.
Provide technical direction and leadership to execute projects with minimal guidance.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous 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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