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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Advanced Systems Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $112,924.0 - $125,275.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18034049?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18034049%2FAdvanced-Systems-Engineer-Virginia-Manassas ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience., Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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., * Familiarity with the full systems development life cycle, with strong proficiency in requirements management and system modeling tools * Creative thinking with the ability to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions * Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to foster team development * Strong presentation and communications skills * Ability to utilize AI to improve system design and engineering processes * Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others We Encourage You to Apply if You Have Any of These Preferred Skills or Experiences: * Understanding and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, and theories * Use of tools for managing requirements and system modeling * Development of system designs, requirements, and documentation * Systems engineering experience with hardware and integrated hardware/software systems * Experience developing test plans, procedures, and reports ## Description We are ready to hire an experienced systems engineer to a member of a cross-functional team responsible for the design, development and lifecycle support of a variety of submarine and acoustic systems. This role includes working both in our lab and at partner sites as the team develops and fields both prototypes and production systems. As a member of a cross-functional team, you will work closely with engineers across a variety of hardware, software and integrated product programs to provide solutions that meet our customers' needs. As a key cross-functional collaborator, you will be instrumental in creating robust, fully functional, and tested systems that allow the Navy to carry out high-stakes national security missions., * Participate in the full engineering lifecycle - from concept to production * Contribute to all phases of system development - requirements analysis, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system architecture evaluation and trade studies, system integration, and system verification and validation * Maintain bidirectional traceability between stakeholder needs, system requirements, design, verification, and validation * Interact with internal and external stakeholders to elicit needs, resolve requirements conflicts, and communicate technical solutions * Help identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans * Carry out reliability, maintainability, and availability (RM&A) analyses of components and systems to ensure designs meet operational and sustainment requirements * Perform verification and validation planning, execution, and reporting * Develop and manage system interfaces and Interface Control Documentation * Support environmental qualification testing (EQT) to verify system performance under required operating conditions ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Will AI replace Software Engineers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/340-will-ai-replace-software-engineers)