General Dynamics · 3 months ago
Senior Principal Systems Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider of high technology solutions, products, and services for defense and scientific missions. They are seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead cross-functional teams in the design and realization of complex systems, contributing to various phases including requirements definition and system verification.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
Responsibilities
As a Senior-Level Systems Engineer for CISR, you’ll be a lead member of cross-functional hardware and system design teams responsible for the realization of complex computing and communications systems
You’ll make substantial contributions to CONOPS, requirements definition, trade studies, performance analysis, design, integration, and verification of these systems
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience
Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph 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 preferred
Demonstrable experience with architecture development, requirements derivation, and suballocation
Demonstrable experience defining system behavior and system structure
Demonstrable experience with the cradle-to-grave life cycle of related products
Experience with the design, simulation, and verification of systems and their models
Understanding of communication transmission rates, formats, and waveforms
Demonstrable experience with the design of complex systems and subsystems
Proficiency with System Modeling tools (e.g.Cameo/ MagicDraw)
Hands-on lab experience with use of electronic test equipment
Background in electro-optics, including free-space communications
Experience with the design and development of high-speed mixed-signal electronics hardware and packaging
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Benefits
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
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