Senior Systems Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor

General Dynamics

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Huntsville, AL
Salary: $100,300–$135,700 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 94 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k

This role $118k

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This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $118k versus about $164k 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 439 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $112,924–$149,500 across 366 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Systems Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor

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As a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Solid Rocket Motor systems, you will join the engineering team at GD-OTS to tackle complex infrastructure challenges. Your role involves designing and implementing robust hardware and software solutions, monitoring system performance, and conducting root cause analysis for troubleshooting. You will also lead projects independently, establish best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes. Essential skills include technical expertise in MBSE, Cameo modeling, and DOORS requirements management, alongside strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. This position requires a solid background in engineering and at least five years of relevant experience, making it ideal for someone looking to contribute to large-scale aerospace projects with significant impact on national defense initiatives.

Skills

DOORS MBSE Cameo Kubernetes AWS Azure GitLab CI/CD Python Java SQL PostgreSQL Docker Terraform Prometheus Grafana RFID MES PLM ERP

What you'll do

Designs and implements complex systems infrastructure including hardware, software, and configurations.
Conducts root cause analysis on system failures to implement corrective measures proactively.
Develops detailed design documentation such as interface definitions and system schematics.
Executes system verification processes and develops MBSE procedures and best practices.
Leads technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and supports proposal preparation activities.

What we're looking for

Requires in-depth knowledge and experience in systems engineering.
Designs, implements, maintains, and administers complex infrastructures.
Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective measures independently.
Develops system/subsystem design documentation including interface definitions.
Supports trade studies and performs design research for optimal requirements.
Leads or supports technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) in engineering projects.
Analyzes customer/stakeholder requirements using tools like DOORS and Cameo models.

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