SLCM-N - Sr Principal Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Pittsfield, MA, United States
13 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$174,648.0 - $193,751.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering Systems Development Life Cycle

Job description

As a systems engineer for the SLCM-N program, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the integration and coordination of various program deliverables across multiple entities. This role will require extensive external interfacing and Customer-facing orientation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant 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., We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Deep Systems Engineering Knowledge, strong Communication Skills to senior leaders, deep understanding of Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)., * Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle

  • Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
  • Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Benefits & conditions

  • 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 fully on site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts, facility.

About the company

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!

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