Senior Systems Engineer Lab Facility

Responsibilities for this Position

Senior Systems Engineer Lab Facility

:

US-MA-Pittsfield

Required Clearance:
Secret

Posted Date: 5/5/2026

Category:
Engineering-Systems

Employment Type:

Full Time

Hiring Company:
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

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.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS::
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance in a reasonable amount of time. 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. Candidate must be local to the area and work onsite.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a systems engineer for the Strategic Weapons Control portfolio, you'll serve as an integral member of a cross-functional team responsible for the requirements development, detail design, manufacturing equipment purchase, field installation, test and integration, certification, and formal sell-off of a tactical-grade shore site laboratory facility that will directly support the United States Navy's Columbia-class Submarine Strategic Systems Program.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

* Experience developing top-level facility requirements specifications and decomposing system requirements across subsystems and disciplines

* Experience developing laboratory arrangement diagrams and facility layout documentation

* Experience leading or supporting formal design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) with Government customers

* Experience coordinating manufacturing equipment procurement, including vendor qualification, technical evaluation, and COTS/GOTS integration

* Experience planning and executing field installation activities, including site surveys, installation sequencing, and subcontractor coordination

* Experience developing and executing system integration and test plans, including writing and executing formal test procedures and managing anomaly reporting

* Experience supporting Government certification activities, including Authority to Operate (ATO), RMF, facility accreditation, and system safety (MIL-STD-882)

* Experience leading Government sell-off and final acceptance activities, including SAT/FQT execution, punch list resolution, and as-built documentation delivery

* Basic understanding of engineering drawings per MIL-STD-100

* Familiarity with enterprise Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Windchill

* Familiarity with Engineering Transition to Production (ETP) processes and requirements

What sets you apart:

* Demonstrated success leading the systems development lifecycle with strong proficiency in requirements management and system modeling tools

* Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop innovative and compliant solutions for complex tactical systems

* Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success across multi-discipline engineering teams

* Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions

* Demonstrated ability to manage technical risk, resolve complex engineering challenges, and make sound decisions under program schedule and cost constraints

* Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others, including mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of engineering excellence

* Identifies opportunities to apply AI tools and techniques for continuous improvement, innovation, and enhanced engineering productivity

* Some travel required within the United States to support site surveys, field installation, and customer program reviews

Our Commitment to You:

* An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.

* Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security

* Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)

* Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

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Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Columbia Shore Site team in Pittsfield, MA.

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)…