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# Sr Systems Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Ordnance And Tactical Systems Inc
- **Location:** Healdsburg, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $142,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Smart Devices, Software Engineering
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17916750?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17916750%2FSr-Systems-Engineer-California-Healdsburg

## About the Role

* Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
 * Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
 * Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

 * Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
 * Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Analytical thinking skills. Problem-solving skills.

## Description

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Job Summary
Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements software that runs computers and technologies like smart devices, networking equipment, or machinery | Determines systems software design requirements | Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency | Generates systems software engineering policies, standards and procedures | May participate in all aspects of software development, from detailed programming to high-level system design.

*We are on a 9/80 schedule (9 hour days Monday - Thursday, alternating Fridays off, opposite Fridays 8 hour days)
Impact of the Role
General Profile
Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines

 * Solves complex problems
 * Works independently, receives minimal guidance
 * May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
 * Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
 * Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

 * Responsible for the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support.
 * Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations.
 * Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately.
 * Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures.
 * Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.
 * May have sole responsibility for projects and participate in disaster recovery exercises.


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