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General Dynamics Mission Systems · 11 hours ago

Senior Systems Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $158K/yr

8+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a company that engineers high technology solutions for defense and scientific missions. They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for Restricted Ground Systems to design, build, and integrate critical Ground Systems sites, supporting national security missions.

AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Kelly Murphy

Responsibilities

Performs requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements under supervision of the lead systems engineer

Performs technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements

Performs customer requirements analysis, develops system requirements and defines allocations to lower levels (elements and components)

Performs detailed technical analyses for a subsystem or system elements

Develops and evaluates systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications

May provide system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support to ensure all technical security features (e.g., identification, authentication, access control, labeling, and auditing) of the system are considered and function properly

May develop system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems

Participates in Modeling and Simulation

Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application

Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle

May provide leadership and/or direction to lower level employees

Independently determines proposed approach to solutions

Contributes to the completion of major programs and projects

Plans and executes project tasks for activities described above

Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills

Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility

Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Designs a complete and complex framework, system or product

Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses

Regular contact with senior levels of internal work groups

Works under limited direction

Contact with Deputy Program Managers Engineering (DPME) and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company

Frequent contact with external customers

Limited Travel may be required

Provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems

Independently determines approach to solutions

Keeps abreast of technology trends

Contributes to the achievement of business objectives

Qualification

Systems EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentHardware DevelopmentAgile ExperienceTroubleshootingMulti-level Security ExpertiseModelingSimulationRequirements Analysis

Required

Requires a Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field

Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience

Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

Preferred

Agile experience

Systems Engineering

Software and Hardware Development

Modem

Antenna Systems

Troubleshooting

Benefits

401k matching

Flex time off

Paid parental leave

Healthcare benefits

Health & wellness programs

Employee resource and social groups

Company

General Dynamics Mission Systems

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General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1952

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees