General Dynamics Mission Systems · 1 day ago
Advanced Systems Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$119K/yr - $131K/yr
5+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leader in high technology solutions for defense and scientific arenas. The Advanced Systems Engineer will be responsible for executing system safety engineering programs and preparing safety analysis documentation as part of a cross-functional team.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
As a systems engineer for Gobln, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for executing the system safety engineering program effort, and preparing all contractual documentation summaring all safety analyses performed
Performs requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), system and subsystem hazard analysis, software functional hazard analysis in accordance with MIL-STD-882E & Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH), hazard mitigation and Safety related documentation generation
Performs customer requirements analysis, develops system safety requirements and defines allocations to lower levels (elements and components)
Performs detailed technical safety analyses for a subsystem or system elements
Develops and evaluates systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental safety specifications and standards
You have background and knowledge in System Safety and Human Factors Engineering . Strong working knowledge with Military Standards and Practices: MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, MIL-STD-1472G/H, MIL-H-46855 and MIL-HDBK-454 required
Able to develop MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety 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
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for mitigating hazards/hazard conditions
Identifies, analyzes and resolves system safety design weaknesses
Regular contact with senior levels of internal work groups
Works under limited direction
Comfortable reaching out to Deputy Program Managers of Engineering (DPME), Directors of Engineering (DOE) and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company
Frequent contact with external customers
You are comfortable assembling System Safety Working Groups (SSWG) and leading SSWG activities, including scheduling of meetings and review, interpretation and presentation of team input
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience
Ability to obtain a 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
Preferred
Agile experience preferred
Performs requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), system and subsystem hazard analysis, software functional hazard analysis in accordance with MIL-STD-882E & Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH), hazard mitigation and Safety related documentation generation
Performs customer requirements analysis, develops system safety requirements and defines allocations to lower levels (elements and components)
Performs detailed technical safety analyses for a subsystem or system elements
Develops and evaluates systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental safety specifications and standards
You have background and knowledge in System Safety and Human Factors Engineering . Strong working knowledge with Military Standards and Practices: MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, MIL-STD-1472G/H, MIL-H-46855 and MIL-HDBK-454 required
Able to develop MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety 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
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for mitigating hazards/hazard conditions
Identifies, analyzes and resolves system safety design weaknesses
Regular contact with senior levels of internal work groups
Works under limited direction
Comfortable reaching out to Deputy Program Managers of Engineering (DPME), Directors of Engineering (DOE) and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company
Frequent contact with external customers
You are comfortable assembling System Safety Working Groups (SSWG) and leading SSWG activities, including scheduling of meetings and review, interpretation and presentation of team input
Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Familiarity with requirements management & system modeling tools
Fully proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Fully proficient ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and effectively handle complex assignments
Fully proficient ability in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
Fully proficient ability to clearly report relevant to sound systems engineering design
Benefits
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
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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