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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $104,923 - $116,398
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Software Design Documents, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Simulink, Product Software Implementation Methods, MagicDraw
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88863648/1

## About the Role

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred., * Strong understanding of systems engineering principles with proven ability to manage requirements and deliver technical solutions

 * Effective communicator who presents technical information clearly to both technical teams and stakeholders
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to resolve complex issues independently
 * Team player who thrives in collaborative agile environments and contributes to team success
 * Commitment to staying current with technology trends and championing process improvements
 * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

We Encourage You to Apply if You Have Any of These Preferred Skills or Experiences:

 * 3-5 years of systems engineering experience in defense or complex system development
 * Proficiency with requirements management tools (DOORS) and systems modeling tools (Simulink, MagicDraw, Cameo)
 * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and mapping requirements to software implementation
 * Working knowledge of Agile or SCRUM methodologies with experience supporting development teams
 * Familiarity with payload systems, naval systems, or defense applications

## Description

* Perform systems engineering activities for payload systems, including requirements management, design analysis, and documentation
 * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware, software, and cyber-security engineers to develop technical solutions
 * Manage requirements traceability between capability improvements, design documents, and systems engineering toolsets with minimal supervision
 * Participate in design reviews, communicate technical solutions to development teams, and support agile sprint planning and execution
 * Resolve technical issues, ensure system design and non-functional requirements are properly addressed, and conduct research spikes