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# Advanced Systems Engineer (Hardware Focused)

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,371 - $144,630
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_389a591b

## About the Role

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time from 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., * B.S or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering degree from an accredited engineering school

 * At least 5 years of experience in a systems engineering role, preferably defense related and hardware focused
 * Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical topics at different levels of abstraction
 * Demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering concepts
 * Experience developing system design and writing technical requirements including requirements derived from external sources (e.g., electrical interface specifications)
 * Experience working in an integrated cross functional team
 * Experience using DOORS or system modeling tools is a plus
 * Experience with MIL-STDs related to hardware and EQT desired

What sets you apart:

 * Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
 * Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools
 * Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
 * Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
 * Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
 * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

## Description

As a systems engineer at GDMS, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the system engineering and functional design of the combat systems of tomorrow. As a member of the system engineering team, you will help ensure functional and technical specifications and standards are complete and accurate, delivered as required to support customer review and approval, to support system development and test.