This role pays less than
97%
of similar roles. Most pay
$126,200–$190,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$96k
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
1231 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$120,350–$150,385
across 1058 roles with salary data.
As a Systems Engineer - Cryptographic Systems, you will join a cross-functional team within the Dedham Cyber Engineering group to develop, specify, and test mission-critical Department of Defense cybersecurity devices. You will be responsible for designing security architectures, developing cryptographic key-management strategies, and creating secure communication protocols. Your daily work involves identifying system design weaknesses, producing technical engineering products throughout the development life cycle, and performing black-box testing in the Interoperability Test Bed. You will collaborate with hardware, software, and test engineering teams to ensure systems meet governmental security specifications for secure voice, data, and conferencing solutions. The role requires expertise in cryptographic algorithms, technical specification writing, and system accreditation support. You will also explore opportunities to apply AI to improve engineering processes while ensuring all designs meet rigorous federal requirements for secure communication infrastructure.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?
Median $119100 from 50 postings across 3 companies.
Cryptographic Algorithms
Security Architecture
key-management
Black-box Testing
Agile
Systems Engineering
verification, and validation
Secure Communication Protocols
AI
Cybersecurity Devices
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Python
Rust
C++
PKI
Cloud Architecture
Key Management
Linux
Windows
SATCOM
Trusted Compute
Digital Forensics
Penetration Testing
Cybersecurity Risk Management
Information Assurance
Secure Software Development
Network Protocols
Systems Engineering