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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Systems Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Pittsfield, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $95,384.0 - $105,817.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Microsoft Office, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, MagicDraw, Safety Critical Systems, Modeling and Simulation, Trident - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88346855/1 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience., * Eagerness to learn and grow within a complex, safety-critical systems engineering environment * Strong analytical foundation with developing proficiency in requirements management and system modeling tools * Effective communicator who asks the right questions and escalates appropriately * Collaborative team member who takes initiative on assigned tasks and seeks feedback * Commitment to professional development and building domain expertise in fire control systems, * Solid understanding and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, and theories * Solid use of tools for managing requirements (DOORS or equivalent) and modeling systems (Cameo/MagicDraw or equivalent) * Developing familiarity with MBSE methodologies and digital engineering concepts * Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly report findings relevant to sound systems engineering design * Solid ability to effectively use Microsoft Office tools for documentation, analysis, and presentation * Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle complex assignments efficiently * Understanding of the system development life cycle from concept through disposal * Awareness of safety and surety principles in the context of strategic weapons systems ## Description General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Sr Systems Engineer 2 to support the D5LE2 program within the SWC Fire Control engineering organization. The successful candidate will apply foundational systems engineering principles across the system development life cycle, contributing to the design, analysis, and verification of mission-critical fire control subsystems supporting the U.S. Navy's strategic deterrent. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to build deep domain expertise in a safety-critical, long-horizon defense program while working alongside experienced systems engineers and technical leads., * Support requirements analysis, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, integration and test (verification) for D5LE2 subsystems under the guidance of senior engineers * Assist in developing and maintaining system models and architectures using MBSE tools (Cameo/MagicDraw, DOORS) in support of D5LE2 program milestones * Apply developing critical thinking skills to identify and escalate system design weaknesses with proposed solutions * Perform interface definition studies of system components and products under direct supervision * Research and analyze vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application * Generate technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools (T9001, SPALT, peer review) * Develop system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems * Plan and execute sub-tasks for assigned activities, tracking progress against schedule * Support Modeling and Simulation activities in alignment with D5LE2 program objectives * Participate in peer reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes * Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation, D5LE2 is the next-generation life extension of the Trident II D5 strategic weapons system, supporting the U.S. Navy's sea-based nuclear deterrent through the 2080s * Key milestones: Preliminary Design Review (PDR) 2028, Critical Design Review (CDR) 2032 * Engineering team applies MBSE, digital engineering, and rigorous systems engineering processes in a safety-critical, CNWDI-controlled environment * Part of the SWC Fire Control engineering organization (DE256) at General Dynamics Mission Systems, Pittsfield, MA ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Scott Chacon on growing GitButler and the future of version control](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/914-coffee-with-developers-scott-chacon-on-growing-gitbutler-and-the-future-of-version-control) - [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) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [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) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [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) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)