Senior Engineer (Systems Engineer)

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Colchester, VT
Salary: $90,763–$122,797 / yr
Posted: 35 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 5 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k

This role $107k

$78k most similar roles pay here $210k

This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $135,100–$197,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $107k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 Engineer (Systems Engineer)

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Sr Engineer (Systems Engineer) joins the engineering team to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, and assemblies. This role involves analyzing and evaluating systems, creating new projects, drafting blueprints, and managing project activities in the field. The position requires applying standard engineering techniques and analysis within the scope of assigned tasks while providing technical leadership and mentoring for less experienced colleagues. Key skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, critical thinking, and mathematical abilities. Preferred qualifications include experience in full lifecycle technology development within the aerospace or defense industry, knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering using SysML tools like Cameo for modeling system architectures, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. The role focuses on solving complex problems related to munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems.

What does a Engineer earn?

Median $185000 from 249 postings across 48 companies.

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Skills

Microsoft Office Excel Word PowerPoint Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) SysML Cameo Systems Engineering Aerospace Defense

What you'll do

Apply standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products and assemblies.
Analyze, develop, and evaluate complex systems for the aerospace and defense industry.
Create new projects while improving and maintaining existing systems.
Draft blueprints and manage project lifecycles from inception to completion.
Perform field visits to inspect and manage systems in real-world environments.
Model system and subsystem architectures using MBSE tools like Cameo.
Provide technical leadership by engaging with customers and mentoring junior engineers.

What we're looking for

An Associate's Degree and 5-7 years of experience are required.
An Engineering degree is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.
A Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a closely related field is preferred.
Experience in full lifecycle technology development in the Aerospace or Defense industry is preferred.
Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML tools such as Cameo is preferred.
Experience in technical leadership, customer engagement, and mentoring engineers is preferred.
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance is required; an existing clearance is strongly preferred.

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