Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Dedham, MA
Salary
$130,731–$137,501 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $155k
This role $134k
$117k most similar roles pay here $192k

This role pays less than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $125,172–$185,032 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $134k versus about $155k 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 1234 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $120,000–$150,385 across 1062 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer (cleared) will join the Cyber group as a member of a cross-functional team developing mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices. This role involves working with custom in-house software at the intersection of high-speed data and advanced cybersecurity. Daily responsibilities include requirements analysis and management, functional and performance analysis, systems design, trade studies, and system integration and testing. The candidate will define project scope and schedules while drafting CONOPS, specifications, and requirements to derive into software designs, test plans, and execution of systems-level testing and debugging in a lab environment. Key technical competencies include Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), full stack experience, and proficiency with DOORs. Additional relevant skills include Linux, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, and the ability to identify opportunities for AI integration to drive continuous improvement within the product lifecycle.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $119100 from 51 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 performance analysis for system design.
  • Conduct trade studies to evaluate and select optimal technical solutions.
  • Execute system integration and testing within a laboratory environment.
  • Write CONOPS, specifications, and requirements to derive software designs and test plans.
  • Manage the full development lifecycle including maintenance and technology refreshes.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field.
  • Must have 5 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of experience.
  • Must possess a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Agile experience (preferred).
  • Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Full Stack, and DOORs (preferred).
  • Experience in requirements analysis, systems design, trade studies, and system integration/testing (preferred).
  • Experience with Linux, networking (Layer 2 and Layer 3), and fast-paced development environments (preferred).

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