Systems Engineer at Mission Systems – Dedham, Massachusetts

Systems Engineer

ID: 2026-71238
US-MA-Dedham
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 3/3/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

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: Ability to obtain a 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Role and Postion Objectives:

As a Systems Engineer, work with a cross functional team responsible for developing systems and cryptographic specifications and testing mission critical Department of War Cybersecurity devices. Responsibilities will include designing security architectures and protocols, developing key management strategies, and working in the Interoperability Test Bed (ITB) testing voice, data, and conferencing security devices. You'll be working at the cutting edge of Cybersecurity.

What You’ll Experience:

Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and test cutting-edge encryption and secure communication systems for the Department of War.

- Develop security architectures, cryptographic protocols, and key management strategies.

- Work hands-on with advanced network equipment and cryptographic devices.

- Test mission-critical voice, data, and conferencing security solutions.

- Shape the future of cybersecurity by solving impactful, real-world challenges.

What You Bring to the Table:

- Expertise in communication protocols, cryptographic algorithms, and secure voice/data systems.

- Skilled in analyzing requirements and developing specifications, and test plans and procedures.

-Skilled in presenting technical material to large international audiences

- CISSP certification (or similar professional credentials).

What Sets You Apart:

- Proven ability to perform "black box" testing of encryption and secure communication devices.

- Strong technical writing and presentation skills, with the ability to lead projects independently.

- A passion for solving complex security challenges with innovative solutions.

Our Commitment to You:

- A rewarding career filled with learning, innovation, and contributions to national security.

- Flexible work options, including a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off).

- Comprehensive benefits:401k matching, healthcare, wellness programs, paid parental leave, and more.

- A collaborative environment with award-winning teams driving cutting-edge research.

Workplace Details:

- Fully on-site in Dedham, Massachusetts, as part of the Dedham Cyber Engineering team.

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 $136,837.00 - USD $144,320.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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