Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Hood, TX
Salary
$110,500–$149,500 / yr
Posted
103 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $125,000–$182,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $154k 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 1377 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer will serve as the Chief Architect and Technical Lead for the III Armored Corps Sensor Integration & Data Fusion Lab. In this role, you will lead the technical integration of emerging sensors, validate data-centric architectures, and test next-generation AI/ML algorithms to support the U.S. Army Europe-Africa Eastern Front Deterrence Initiative. You will design and maintain multi-enclave data architectures, manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and Google, and operate middleware and data fabric software. Key responsibilities include developing Cross-Domain Solutions, managing project budgets, and synthesizing test results using Tableau, Power BI, or Palantir Foundry. The position requires proficiency in TypeScript, Python, and SQL, along with expertise in systems design, system administration, and complex systems to solve pressing intelligence data challenges for the warfighter.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $160000 from 251 postings across 41 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and maintain a multi-enclave data architecture ranging from IL2 to IL6.
  • Lead the hands-on technical integration of new sensors into the Integrated Sensor Architecture standard.
  • Manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms.
  • Install and operate middleware and data fabric software to enable data flow across disparate systems.
  • Develop and test Cross-Domain Solutions to ensure secure data transfer between security enclaves.
  • Integrate machine learning and large-language models with real-world sensor data feeds.
  • Develop and oversee a rigorous test and evaluation methodology to capture empirical performance data.
  • Create and document new Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for integrated sensor and data capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US citizen.
  • Must currently possess a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Must have a current IAT II Certification at time of hire.
  • Must have 8+ years of experience in systems integration, data engineering, or a related technical field within the DoD or Intelligence Community.
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Must be proficient in TypeScript, Python, and SQL.
  • Must have hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and services.
  • Must have proven project management experience leading complex technical projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Master's degree in a relevant technical field (preferred).
  • Project Management certification (PMP, DAWIA, ScrumMaster) or Data Science Certification (CAP, SDS) (preferred).
  • Direct experience with military sensor systems and their data formats (preferred).
  • Experience with spectrum management, electronic warfare platforms, wave forms, and telemetry data (preferred).
  • Experience with air defense and target acquisition radar, Link 16, and unmanned systems (preferred).
  • Experience with the Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA), UCS, or other DoD data standards (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Army intelligence platforms and tactical networks (preferred).
  • Experience working in a multi-enclave DoD environment and familiarity with Cross-Domain Solutions (preferred).

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