Senior Quality Engineer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts at Mission Systems
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Job Description
ID: 2026-74568
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 8/27/2026
Category: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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
Imagine a world-class engineering environment with exceptional talent and advanced technologies that are often classified. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll work with amazing engineers to invent the technologies, products, and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts, and first responders keep our nation safe. We provide premium systems and services to the Department of Defense, government agencies, and commercial clients across areas including acoustic sensors, signal processing, combat systems, torpedoes, cybersecurity, knowledge management, and electronic warfare. If you want the chance to lead, it’s time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)!
Designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into finished products, the Sr Quality Engineer will have the opportunity to make a true impact in support of our nation’s heroes. You’ll design methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment, and finished products.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills or experiences:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related specialized field, or equivalent experience, plus a minimum of two years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of engineering methodologies, tools, and standards across software, electrical, systems, or related disciplines
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008, CMMI, ISO 14001, ASME, ANSI, EIA, and related quality standards
- Experience using relevant inspection, measurement, and testing tools and techniques
- Experience reviewing technical documents, drawings, and instructions for conformance to requirements
What you’ll experience
- Advanced and often classified technologies
- Exposure to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, AR/VR, cloud-native architecture, and quantum physics
- Opportunities to develop technical knowledge as new technologies and methods emerge
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
What sets you apart
- Expertise in quality assurance protocols for manufacturing and production processes
- Ability to design inspection, testing, and evaluation procedures for production equipment and finished products
- Proficiency in applying quality management systems and industry standards
- Experience evaluating process capability, product precision, and measurement accuracy
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 401(k) matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and 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 fully on-site and we are not offering a relocation package at this time.
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 $85,239.00 - USD $94,562.00 /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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