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# Systems Engineer Senior

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $111,155.0 - $150,385.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/66a520b5-65e5-4bb4-b7fa-326225ba11e3

## About the Role

Requirements Management, Systems Design Engineering, Systems Development, 5 + years of related experience, Systems Engineer Senior - BA/BS or equivalent, 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering
Systems Engineer Senior Principal - BA/BS or equivalent, 10+ years of experience in Systems Engineering
CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI clearance with poly

## Description

* Analyze mission and product requirements to design and document system solutions using engineering principles and technical design tools (e.g., models, diagrams, and specifications);
 * Evaluate complex problems by reviewing related information, comparing alternative approaches, and selecting options based on cost/benefit and operational impact;
 * Assesses how changes in conditions, operations, and environments affect system outcomes; applies deductive reasoning and structured pattern/sequence analysis to develop sound recommendations and support implementation of effective solutions.


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