Senior Systems Engineer, Operational Support

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Salary: $112,000–$122,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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, Operational Support

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The Senior Systems Engineer - Operational Support joins the Ohio Class Operational Support team to ensure the supportability of SSBN and SSGN platforms. Working within a cross-functional team, the individual independently generates and maintains equipment service life evaluation tools while leading equipment sustainment evaluations. Key responsibilities include identifying critical at-risk components, generating risk mitigation plans, and applying technical standards to develop sustainment solutions. The role requires expertise in evaluation methodologies, technical leadership, and negotiation to meet challenging customer requirements. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field and five years of experience, with Agile experience preferred. The work involves solving complex problems related to maritime platform supportability, utilizing technical standards to improve equipment life and operational readiness for critical naval assets.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $119100 from 64 postings across 3 companies.

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Skills

Artificial Intelligence Blockchain AR/VR Cloud Native Quantum Physics Agile Systems Engineering Equipment Sustainment Risk Mitigation Technical Standards

What you'll do

Ensure the supportability of SSBN and SSGN platforms.
Independently generate and maintain equipment service life evaluation tools.
Lead equipment sustainment evaluations using industry and historical information.
Identify critical at-risk components and generate risk mitigation plans.
Apply technical standards and evaluation methodologies to develop equipment sustainment solutions.
Provide technical leadership to team members to ensure project success.
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.
5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
Agile experience (preferred).
Ability to independently generate and maintain equipment service life evaluation tools (preferred).
Success leading equipment sustainment evaluations and identifying critical at-risk components (preferred).
Strong presentation and communication skills with experience in negotiation (preferred).

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