Senior Systems Engineer at Mission Systems – Dedham, Massachusetts
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About This Position
ID: 2026-71240
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 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 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
Responsibilities for this Position
Role and Position 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 cross-functional team to design and test cutting-edge Department of War cybersecurity devices.
- Develop security architectures, cryptographic protocols, and key management strategies.
- Work hands-on with cryptographic devices that secure voice, data, and conferencing applications.
- Lead the testing of mission-critical cybersecurity solutions.
- Play a key role in safeguarding national security with cutting-edge technology.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Expertise in cryptographic algorithms and secure communication systems.
- Experience writing specifications, test plans, and performing "black box" testing.
- Strong communication skills, including presenting technical material to large international audiences.
- CISSP certification (or equivalent) and a passion for tackling technical challenges.
What Sets You Apart:
- Creative problem-solving and leadership in the systems development life cycle.
- A team-oriented mindset with a knack for mentoring and collaboration.
- Awareness of technology trends and a drive to innovate and improve processes.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to deliver effective solutions.
- Commitment to personal and team growth.
Our Commitment to You:
- A dynamic career with opportunities for learning, growth, and impactful work.
- Join award-winning teams solving real-world challenges in national security.
- Enjoy flexible schedules, including the option for every other Friday off (9/80 schedule).
- Competitive benefits:401k matching, paid parental leave, healthcare, wellness programs, and more.
- Learn more about our benefits: gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits.
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 $164,892.00 - USD $173,910.00 /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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