Overview:
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Responsibilities:
Education Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.
Clearance Requirements:
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.
Qualifications:
Role and Position Objectives:
As a Systems Engineer for the Smart Munitions team within Advanced Electronics Systems that is part of the Land and Air Systems LOB, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for system design and analysis of hardware/software components responsible for the realization of complex GPS and Navigation systems. You'll contribute to CONOPS, requirements definition, system modeling, performance analysis, design, integration, test, and verification of these systems.
Required Skills/Experience:
* 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)
* Develops and evaluates systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications
* May develop system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems
* Participates and conducts Modeling and Simulation (MBSE)
* 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
Preferred Skills/Experience:
* Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) & Familiarity with MagicDraw
* Systems and/or Test Leadership
* Requirements Management and Agile Development
* Ability to help Software and Electrical Engineers break down system requirements into functional requirements
* Experience with GPS and navigation systems
What sets you apart:
* Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle
* Highly proficient use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
* Highly proficient knowledge of other related disciplines
* Highly proficient with requirements management & system modeling tools
* Highly proficient ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and effectively handle complex assignments
* Highly proficient ability to clearly report relevant to sound systems engineering design
Our Commitment to You:
* An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
* Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
* Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
* Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
* See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Workplace Options:
This position is onsite, remote, or flex
While on-site, you will be a part of the Ft. Wayne, IN or Colorado Springs, CO team
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