Sr Engineering Support Specialist at Mission Systems – Pittsfield, Massachusetts
About This Position
ID: 2026-71091
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 2/24/2026
Category: Engineering-Hardware
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree.
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
Join our dynamic maritime team as a Senior Engineering Support Specialist and play a key role in developing the electrical products that drive our advanced systems. In this collaborative role, you will work with a cross-functional team of experts to support the entire lifecycle of our hardware, from initial concept and design through analysis, troubleshooting, and sustainment.
We are looking for a problem-solver with a background in analog and digital circuit design and a good understanding of schematics and wiring diagrams. Your hands-on skills in troubleshooting electrical hardware with laboratory test equipment will be essential. Experience with power testing and analysis, configuring operating systems, or software scripting is a plus and would be beneficial for hardware integration tasks. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring the robust and reliable performance of our products.
- Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
- A minimum of 6 years of job-related experience in Engineering or a related specialized area. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 2+ years of experience, or a Master's degree, may also meet the qualifications.
- Technical knowledge in electronics and electrical engineering
- Demonstrate technical competence in the setup, monitoring and documentation of experiments and/or lab equipment
- Background in electronics or power electronic troubleshooting
- Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
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 $90,359.00 - USD $97,771.00 /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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