Senior Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Dedham, MA
Salary
$173,236–$182,710 / yr
Posted
52 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $178k
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This role pays more than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $147,118–$188,796 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $168k 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.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer within the Cyber Engineering team, you will join a cross-functional group developing mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices for high-speed data applications. You will work with custom in-house software to manage long development lifecycles and perform regular technology refreshes. Your daily responsibilities include requirements analysis, management, functional and performance analysis, system design, trade studies, and system integration and testing. To succeed, you must possess skills in Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), full stack experience, and proficiency with DOORs. The role also involves writing CONOPS, specifications, and test plans while executing systems-level testing and debugging in lab environments. Preferred technical competencies include Linux, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, and the ability to identify opportunities for AI integration to drive continuous improvement across complex system designs of diverse scope.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $125000 from 48 postings across 4 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop mission-critical NSA-certified cybersecurity devices for high-speed data applications.
  • Perform requirements analysis, management, and functional analysis to support system design.
  • Conduct trade studies and perform performance analysis for complex systems.
  • Create CONOPS, specifications, and requirements documents to inform software design and test plans.
  • Execute system-level testing and debugging in a laboratory environment using specialized tools.
  • Manage the full development lifecycle including maintenance and technology refreshes for long-term products.
  • Provide technical direction and leadership on projects with minimal supervision.
  • Identify opportunities to integrate AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Active 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).
  • Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Full Stack, DOORs, and Requirements Analysis (preferred).
  • Experience in system integration, testing, Linux, and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking (preferred).
  • Ability to write CONOPS, specifications, or requirements and provide technical leadership (preferred).

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