Senior Principal Systems Engineer at Mission Systems – Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Senior Principal Systems Engineer

ID: 2026-71230
US-MD-Annapolis Junction US-MD-Annapolis Junction
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
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 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph 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:

As a Senior-Level Systems Engineer for CISR, you’ll be a lead member of cross-functional hardware and system design teams responsible for the realization of complex computing and communications systems. You’ll make substantial contributions to CONOPS, requirements definition, trade studies, performance analysis, design, integration, and verification of these systems.

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

• Demonstrable experience with architecture development, requirements derivation, and suballocation.
• Demonstrable experience dening system behavior and system structure.
• Demonstrable experience with the cradle-to-grave life cycle of related products.
• Experience with the design, simulation, and verification of systems and their models.
• Understanding of communication transmission rates, formats, and waveforms.
• Demonstrable experience with the design of complex systems and subsystems.

What sets you apart:

• Proficiency with System Modeling tools (e.g.Cameo/ MagicDraw).
• Hands-on lab experience with use of electronic test equipment.
• Background in electro-optics, including free-space communications.
• Experience with the design and development of high-speed mixed-signal electronics hardware and packaging.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success.
• 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 fully on-site with Hybrid/Flex available.
While on-site, you will be a part of theAnnapolis Junction Team.

#LI-Hybrid

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 $183,381.00 - USD $193,409.00 /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

#GDMS-US#