Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Dedham, MA
Salary: $94,388–$100,000 / yr
Posted: 79 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $156k

This role $97k

$83k most similar roles pay here $198k

This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $125,476–$187,212 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $97k versus about $156k 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 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer

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As a Systems Engineer (cleared) within the Cyber group, you will join a cross-functional team developing mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices for high-speed data applications. You will work with custom in-house software to manage long development lifecycles and perform regular technology refreshes. Your daily responsibilities include requirements analysis and management, functional and performance analysis, system design, trade studies, and system integration and testing. To succeed, you should possess skills in Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), full stack experience, and proficiency with DOORs. The role also involves writing CONOPS, specifications, and test plans while executing systems-level testing and debugging in a lab environment. Preferred technical competencies include Linux and networking experience across Layer 2 and Layer 3. You will solve complex problems involving the design of sophisticated cybersecurity products within a fast-paced development environment.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $125000 from 48 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

MBSE DOORS Full Stack Linux Layer 2 Layer 3 Systems Design System Integration Testing CONOPS AI

What you'll do

Develop mission-critical NSA-certified cybersecurity devices for high-speed data applications.
Perform requirements analysis, management, and functional analysis to support system design.
Conduct trade studies and perform performance analysis for complex systems.
Execute system integration and testing in a laboratory environment using specialized tools.
Write CONOPS, specifications, and requirements to derive software designs and test plans.
Manage the full development lifecycle including maintenance and technology refreshes for long-term products.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation within the product line.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.
Must have an active Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Experience with Agile methodologies is preferred.
Preferred skills include Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Full Stack experience.
Proficiency in requirements analysis, management, functional analysis, performance analysis, and systems design is desired.
Experience with DOORs, Linux, and networking (Layer 2 and Layer 3) is preferred.
Ability to write CONOPS, specifications, or requirements and execute system-level testing and debugging.