Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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On-site
Location
Dedham, MA
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$99,916–$182,000 / yr
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1 day ago
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This role $141k
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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $124,500–$181,187 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $153k 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 1363 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1161 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer Multiple Levels (cleared) joins the Dedham Cyber Engineering team to develop mission critical NSA-certified cybersecurity devices. Working within a cross-functional team, the engineer handles the development of custom in-house software for a rapidly growing product line involving high-speed data. Core responsibilities include requirements analysis and management, functional analysis, performance analysis, systems design, trade studies, and system integration and testing. The role requires proficiency in Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), full stack experience, and extensive experience with DOORs. Candidates should also possess skills in Linux, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, and the ability to write CONOPS and specifications. This position addresses complex technical problems by deriving software designs, code, and test plans for long development lifecycles requiring regular technology refreshes.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $119100 from 55 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 analysis for custom software systems.
  • Conduct trade studies and systems design to support product development.
  • Execute system integration and testing within a laboratory environment.
  • Write CONOPS, specifications, and requirements to derive software designs and test plans.
  • Perform systems-level testing and debugging of in-house developed software.
  • Manage long development lifecycles including maintenance and regular technology refreshes.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field.
  • Systems Engineer: minimum 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 months of relevant experience.
  • Advanced Systems Engineer: minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Senior Advanced Systems Engineer: minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Must possess a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) (preferred).
  • Full Stack experience (preferred).

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