Advanced Systems Engineer

ID: 2026-72853
US-RI-Middletown
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 6/1/2026
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 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

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

As an Advanced Systems Engineer, you will be a key member of a cross-functional team responsible for the full lifecycle of complex systems, from requirements definition through integration, verification, and validation. This role will support the execution of comprehensive development programs to verify system and subsystem requirements, lead the integration of system elements, and direct the conduct of large-scale system verification testing, ensuring robust performance of tactical hardware systems.

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

• System Verification and Validation: Leading the development and execution of system V&V plans, procedures, and reports.
• Requirements Lifecycle Management: Experience with requirements allocation, decomposition, management, and traceability, utilizing tools like DOORS.
• Test and Integration: Performing system-level integration and testing in both lab and operational environments, including environmental testing.
• Hardware Systems: Applying a strong background in hardware engineering to the design, analysis, and troubleshooting of system components.
• Design for Excellence: Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM), design for test (DFT), and environmental compliance.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Proficiency with MBSE tools such as CAMEO or MagicDraw is a significant plus.

What sets you apart:

• A clear and deep understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories, with an emphasis on verification and validation.
• Proficiency with requirements management and system modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues.
• Creative thinker with the ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle responsibilities of increasing complexity.
• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments and has demonstrated success leading technical efforts.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• 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 Hybrid/Flex with a minimum of 3 days per week on-site
While on-site, you will be a part of the Middletown, RI factility.

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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 $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /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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