Guidance Systems Engineering Project Lead at Mission Systems – Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Guidance Systems Engineering Project Lead

ID: 2026-71885
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 4/7/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software or Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field (Computer Science or Computer Systems Engineering preferred). 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 after 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 POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a lead systems engineer for the Guidance Program, you’ll lead a cross functional team responsible for design and development of Test Equipment for the Guidance System of the Trident II D5LE2 Ballistic Missile. Following our GDMS Leadership Expectations, you'll work with your team to design equipment that is used to support and test the next iteration of the Missile Guidance System.

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

• Leadership experience of a small team (5+ individual contributors)
• Interaction with various levels of management teams
• Understanding/experience of the Systems Engineering Development/Methodogy
• Software Development Experience preferred (with the following areas of forcus):
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
  • Docker/Podman
  • Embedded programming (C/C++/Python)
  • Networking/Middleware
  • MATLAB
• Experience with Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) preferred
• Demonstrate a passion for innovation, sophisticated understanding of various engineering systems, and the ability to further advance General Dynamics Mission Systems technology
• Follow industry and department trends and developments to ensure General Dynamics Mission Systems services are consistent with, and/or superior to, industry best practices

What sets you apart:

• Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

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 nation’s 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
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is flexible to start, with the expectation to transition to 100% on-site.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Guidance engineering 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 $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /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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