Systems Engineering Lead

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Dedham, MA
Salary: $164,892–$176,000 / yr
Posted: 36 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays less than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $146,462–$214,600 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $181k 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 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineering Lead

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As a Systems Engineering Lead (cleared), you will join the Space, Cyber, and Intelligence business area to lead a cross-functional team focused on Crypto & Cross Domain Solution products. You will drive systems development efforts specifically within the Data at Rest technology area while managing the systems development life cycle. The role requires providing technical leadership, championing process improvements, and identifying opportunities to apply AI for innovation. Key competencies include security software architecture, cost account management, and strong negotiation skills to meet complex customer requirements. Preferred technical proficiencies include Cameo/MBSE and IP Networking. This position addresses critical security challenges by developing practical solutions for national security within the crypto and cross-domain domains. You will be responsible for guiding your team through complex engineering hurdles while ensuring high-quality technical outcomes in a specialized defense environment.

Skills

Systems Engineering Security Software Architecture Data at Rest (DAR) Crypto Cross Domain Solution Cameo MBSE IP Networking AI

What you'll do

Lead a cross-functional team responsible for Crypto & Cross Domain Solution products.
Direct systems development efforts specifically for the Data at Rest (DAR) technology area.
Manage the full systems development life cycle for space, cyber, and intelligence projects.
Provide technical leadership to guide team members toward successful project outcomes.
Champion new technologies, process improvements, and AI applications for continuous innovation.
Negotiate with customers to meet complex requirements with win-win solutions.
Perform cost account management tasks associated with engineering projects.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related field with 8 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Experience in Security Software Architecture (preferred).
Leadership and Cost Account Management skills (preferred).
Experience with technologies such as Cameo/MBSE and IP Networking (preferred).

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