Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Dedham, MA
Salary
$130,731–$137,501 / yr
Posted
9 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 $157k
This role $134k
$117k most similar roles pay here $199k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $125,943–$188,137 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $134k versus about $157k 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 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Systems Engineer

As a Systems Engineer within the Cyber group, you will join a cross-functional team developing mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices for a rapidly growing product line. You will work on custom in-house software at the intersection of high-speed data and advanced cybersecurity. Your daily responsibilities include performing requirements analysis, functional and performance analysis, trade studies, and system integration and testing. You will also be responsible for writing CONOPS, specifications, and requirements to derive software designs, test plans, and executing systems-level debugging in a lab environment. The role requires proficiency with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), DOORs, Linux, and networking experience including Layer 2 and Layer 3. You will manage long development lifecycles and technology refreshes while identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement within this complex technical domain.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $125000 from 48 postings across 4 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop mission-critical NSA-certified cybersecurity devices for a high-speed data product line.
  • 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 regular technology refreshes.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field.
  • Requires 5 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
  • Must possess 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), Full Stack experience, and extensive experience with DOORs.
  • Proficiency in requirements analysis, systems design, trade studies, and system integration/testing is desired.
  • Technical knowledge of Linux and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking is a plus.

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