Senior Systems Engineer - Unmanned Underwater Vehicles

ID: 2026-72933
US-MA-Quincy
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 6/3/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.

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:

The Autonomous Maritime Platforms Systems Engineering team is looking for a systems design engineer with Undersea Vehicle experience to join our cross functional team responsible for the development, implementation, and testing of advanced autonomous systems. As a senior systems design engineer, you will be given tasks and assignments of increasing responsibility to continue supporting your growth and development as a systems engineer, while providing meaningful progress to mission critical programs.

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

• Strong background in the Undersea Domain and Systems engineer process, concepts, and principles
• Knowledge of autonomous/unmanned undersea vehicles (AUV/UUVs) technologies, principles, theories and concepts, as well as practical experience
• Experience with other unmanned/autonomous vehicles, underwater vehicles, robotics, or military technology
• Design experience including development of drawings, specifications, and/or prototypes
• Experience working with government/Navy organizations, and/or vendor management experience
• Proficiency with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and tools
• Modeling and Simulation experience using programs such as MATLAB, MagicDraw/Cameo System Modeler (CSM), and/or OrcaFlex
• Experience or desire to work in a fast-paced, agile environment designing cutting edge technology

What sets you apart:

• Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
• Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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 or Hybrid/Flex.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Quincy, MA facility [Our Quincy, MA Office - General Dynamics Mission Systems]

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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 $109,692.00 - USD $121,689.00 /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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