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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.
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The Systems Engineer Senior joins the team to support USPACOM J6 enterprise IT, mission partner interoperability, and Pacific theater operations. This role focuses on MPE systems engineering, modernization, secure integration, and operational collaboration across the Pacific region. The engineer will perform systems engineering analysis, integration planning, requirements management, test planning, and technical risk analysis while coordinating changes to improve system availability and effectiveness. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing technical documentation, briefings, and status inputs for leadership while resolving complex challenges with stakeholders. Key skills required include C2 systems, IT systems integration, requirements analysis, server and infrastructure support, and operational troubleshooting. The role addresses the critical need for modernized enterprise capabilities and enhanced interoperability within a joint/coalition mission environment to ensure seamless communication and coordination across various service components and military partners in the Pacific theater.
What does a Systems Engineer earn?
Median $158250 from 186 postings across 30 companies.
Execute MPE systems engineering, integration, and sustainment activities for enterprise IT capabilities.
Coordinate technical changes to improve system availability and operational effectiveness.
Perform systems engineering analysis, integration planning, and documentation across enterprise environments.
Manage requirements, test planning, technical risk analysis, and operational transition activities.
Resolve technical challenges by coordinating with stakeholders and mission partners.
Produce technical documentation, briefings, and status reports for customer leadership.
Provide infrastructure support and troubleshooting for C2 systems.
What we're looking for
US Citizenship is required.
Must possess an active Secret security clearance.
BA/BS degree or equivalent years of experience.
5+ years of relevant experience supporting the role, mission area, or enterprise IT environment.
Proficiency in systems engineering, server and infrastructure support, C2 systems, requirements analysis, integration, and operational troubleshooting.
Strong communication, analytical problem-solving, technical writing, and customer engagement skills.
Experience supporting USPACOM, combatant command, service component, or joint/coalition mission environments (preferred).
Experience working in government site environments and coordinating with military and civilian stakeholders (preferred).