Senior Engineering Support Specialist at Mission Systems – Cape Canaveral, Florida

Senior Engineering Support Specialist

ID: 2026-71814
US-FL-Cape Canaveral
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 4/2/2026
Category: Engineering-Other
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 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 POSITION OBJECTIVES:

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

• Troubleshooting Electrical Components
• Hands-on repair and integration of electronic/electro-mechanical systems
• Proficiency with Fluke Digital Multimeters and similar precision measurement tools
• Oscilloscope operation and signal analysis
• Basic and intermediate optics familiarity and learning
• Overhead Crane Operator
• Wire Wrap
• Crimp
• Solder

What sets you apart:

• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Ability to identify process improvements and suggest innovative design solutions or more efficient work methods
• Test equipment operation, including Fluke Meters, O-Scopes, and optical instruments
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and eagerness to learn new technologies
• Superior communication and collaboration skills
• Logistics knowledge
• Creative thinking and ideation to advance business performance
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to acquire job skills and learn company policies and procedures to complete routine and complex tasks
• General knowledge and proficiency in the use of related tools and equipment, including Fluke Meters, oscilloscopes, and optical measurement devices
• Hands-on experience with electronic repair, troubleshooting, and component-level diagnostics
• Ability to fabricate simple hardware as required
• Proficiency with general test equipment, including calibration and maintenance
• Capability to analyze test data and recommend design improvements or procedural efficiencies
• Strong initiative in self-directed learning, particularly in emerging or specialized technical areas such as optics

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, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, health care 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 fully onsite
• While onsite, you will be part of the NOTU Facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida

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 $86,091.00 - USD $93,154.00 /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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