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# Advanced Systems Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $132,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Visual Systems
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b13da204-102a-4c7e-ab3c-c4e1199d76af

## 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., Ability to obtain a Department of Defense TS/SCI 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., * Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Develop and maintain system models, requirements traceability, interfaces, and system architectures using tools such as Cameo or similar SysML-based platforms.

 * Optical systems understanding: Apply knowledge of optical fundamentals, including beam propagation, alignment, link budgets, pointing and tracking, and environmental effects, to support FSO system design and integration.
 * Cross-functional system integration: Use MBSE artifacts and optical-domain knowledge to coordinate interfaces among optical, electrical, mechanical, software, and test teams, and support system-level verification., * Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
 * Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
 * Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
 * Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the 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

## Description

As an Advanced Systems Engineer on the GDMS Free Space Optical (FSO) communications team, you will help define, develop, integrate, and verify FSO products as they mature from prototype to product. You will work across electrical, optical, mechanical, software, and test disciplines to translate customer and mission needs into clear system requirements and practical technical solutions. This role supports multiple programs across space, airborne, and tactical ground domains, with opportunities to own meaningful system engineering work and grow within an experienced, collaborative team.


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