General Dynamics Mission Systems · 16 hours ago
Sr Advanced Systems Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $158K/yr
8+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leader in providing high technology solutions for defense and scientific applications. They are seeking a Senior Advanced Systems Engineer to provide technical expertise in systems engineering activities, lead cross-disciplinary teams, and drive innovation in complex payload systems.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide senior technical expertise and guidance for systems engineering activities across payload systems programs
Lead requirements management, architecture development, and technical solutions that balance customer needs with program objectives
Drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams including hardware, software, and cyber-security engineers to deliver integrated solutions
Lead design reviews, communicate technical strategies to development teams, and provide expert guidance on system design decisions
Resolve highly complex technical issues, drive research initiatives, champion MBSE implementation, and mentor systems engineering team members
Support program reviews and customer engagements with technical expertise and documentation
Champion systems engineering best practices, processes, and toolset optimization
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's 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 Secret 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
Provide senior technical expertise and guidance for systems engineering activities across payload systems programs
Lead requirements management, architecture development, and technical solutions that balance customer needs with program objectives
Drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams including hardware, software, and cyber-security engineers to deliver integrated solutions
Lead design reviews, communicate technical strategies to development teams, and provide expert guidance on system design decisions
Resolve highly complex technical issues, drive research initiatives, champion MBSE implementation, and mentor systems engineering team members
Support program reviews and customer engagements with technical expertise and documentation
Champion systems engineering best practices, processes, and toolset optimization
Expert-level knowledge of systems engineering principles with proven track record of delivering complex payload systems
Recognized technical expert with ability to guide architectural discussions and drive technical excellence
Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences
Strategic thinker who balances technical innovation with program objectives and business needs
Strong collaborator who mentors team members and drives success across organizational boundaries
Deep understanding of technology trends with demonstrated ability to champion innovation and process improvements
Proven ability to effectively handle complex assignments and navigate challenging problems with diverse stakeholders
Preferred
10+ years of progressive systems engineering experience with significant technical depth
Expert proficiency with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jira, Jama) and systems modeling tools (MagicDraw, Cameo)
Extensive experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) implementation and mapping to software/hardware development
Proven experience with Agile or SCRUM methodologies with strong understanding of task planning and technical forecasting
Comprehensive knowledge of payload systems, naval systems, or complex defense applications
Benefits
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
And more
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
Recent News
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2026-01-17
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