General Dynamics · 12 hours ago
Advanced Development Nuclear Delivery Systems Engineer
MA-Pittsfield, UNAVAILABLE, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expGeneral Dynamics is a leading defense contractor specializing in high technology solutions. They are seeking an Advanced Development Nuclear Delivery Systems Engineer to support national security programs focused on modernizing nuclear deterrents through advanced technology development and experimentation.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Make the world’s most advanced development program supporting nuclear delivery systems (NDS) even smarter
Performing requirements analysis, functional analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration, and verification for advanced reentry systems and subsystems
Identifying, analyzing, and resolving system design weaknesses in experimental designs
Developing and evaluating systems to ensure designs meet governmental security and performance specifications
Generating technical engineering products, including interface definitions, system models, and security documentation, using appropriate standards and tools
Researching and analyzing data, including vendor products and advanced materials, to determine the feasibility of design or application in support of program objectives
Contributing to the framework that will shape future nuclear delivery systems
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months 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
Very solid understanding and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, and theories
Very solid use of tools for managing requirements and modeling systems
Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle complex assignments related to advanced defense technologies
Very solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly report technical information
Awareness of business objectives and engineering's role in achieving them
Very solid ability to effectively use Microsoft Office tools
Preferred
Systems Engineering Lifecycle Management: The ability to perform and manage activities across the entire development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, trade studies, integration, and verification
Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A): The skill to use modeling and simulation to inform design, analyze performance, and evaluate system behavior, which is critical for a program relying on experiments and tests to mature technology
System Design and Integration: The capability to design complex systems and define the interfaces between components (like Aeroshell, Fuzing, and GNC subsystems) to ensure they work together effectively as a complete system
Performing requirements analysis, functional analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration, and verification for advanced reentry systems and subsystems
Identifying, analyzing, and resolving system design weaknesses in experimental designs
Developing and evaluating systems to ensure designs meet governmental security and performance specifications
Generating technical engineering products, including interface definitions, system models, and security documentation, using appropriate standards and tools
Researching and analyzing data, including vendor products and advanced materials, to determine the feasibility of design or application in support of program objectives
Contributing to the framework that will shape future nuclear delivery systems
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
Leadership Team
Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP
Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP
Matthew Brandon, MSHR
Manager, Sr HR Business Partner
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