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This role pays more than
80%
of similar roles. Most pay
$130,100–$186,600
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$193k
versus about
$158k
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
1377 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$124,093–$150,385
across 1184 roles with salary data.
The Sr Principal Systems Engineer joins the GD Mission Systems team to maintain mission-critical antenna systems across various program locations. This role involves supporting equipment selection, procurement, installation, integration, and customization while performing hands-on troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance. Working with the Technical Support team, the engineer uses continuous-monitoring feedback to coordinate spares, resources, maintenance priorities, and field activities. The position requires expertise in RF and SATCOM technologies, antenna-system diagnostics, and the systems development life cycle. The engineer must apply sound technical judgment to solve complex field issues and provide technical leadership. Key competencies include communication, influence management, and negotiation skills to meet challenging customer requirements. The work focuses on ensuring reliable communications for national security missions across ground, sea, air, space, and cyberspace domains.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $191000 from 99 postings across 21 companies.
MBSE
Systems Engineering
Requirements Management
System Architecture
System Development Life Cycle
Functional Analysis
Performance Analysis
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