Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics focuses on creating shareholder value while delivering superior products and services to military, other government and commercial customers.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), a market leader and technology innovator, is seeking talented professionals to deliver cutting edge solutions to our customers. General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Advanced Systems Engineer to join our team. The position provides an opportunity to develop the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed clients to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams to create and manage various General Dynamics Mission Systems and client technologies. In addition to receiving a competitive salary and generous health and personal benefits, the Advanced Systems Engineer will enhance their skill set among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. The employee will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

**Key Responsibilities** * Advanced Systems Engineers analyze, design, develop and test General Dynamics Mission Systems systems to ensure the integration of software, hardware, reliability, maintainability, safety and other requirements in the total engineering effort. * Additional Responsibilities include formulating operational concepts; performing mission, functional, cost-benefit and risk analysis; selecting systems architecture; and preparing specifications for General Dynamics Mission Systems operating systems to ensure designs meet applicable security specifications. * These individuals may also be asked to document security on both new and fielded information systems or provide accreditation/certification evaluation and test support to ensure all technical security features are considered and functioning properly. **Additional Responsibilities** + Exercise creative thinking and ideation to advance our business performance + Deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet customers changing business needs + Support and engage in programs, projects and practices behind the General Dynamics Mission Systems culture and strategy, and comply with all policies and procedures + Follow industry and department trends and developments to ensure General Dynamics Mission Systems services are consistent with, and/or superior to, industry best practices

**Basic Qualifications:** * Candidates must demonstrate passion for innovation, a sophisticated understanding of various engineering systems and the ability to further advance General Dynamics Mission Systems technology. * The Advanced Systems Engineer position requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, or a specialized area, field or the equivalent and at least five to eight years of related work experience. * Applicants with a master's degree and a minimum of three to five years of related experience are also eligible. * Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of 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. **Qualifications (Preferred):** * Electrical, Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience. * Familiarity with LCS Program. * Surface ship core mission systems experience. * Experience with LCS Maintenance. * Experience with system and component failure anaysis and reporting. * Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM). * Experience with Condition Based Maintenance plus. * Excellent computer skills including Microsoft office applications, demonstrated experience with excel specifically.