Mid-Career Systems Engineer - Regional Strike Programs

ID: 2026-71950
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 4/9/2026
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 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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a systems engineer for Regional Strike Program, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for various aspects of Systems Engineering including hardware, requirements, and Integration and Test (I&T).

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Systems Engineering, Hardware Troubleshooting, Integration and Test, and leadership experience.

What sets you apart:

• Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
• Working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical or Power Engineering design and development practices
• Experience in hands-on testing and verification
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Experience with MATLAB Simulink
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

What sets you apart:

• A growing leader with a history of task ownership and accountability for team success.
• Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• 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 on-site, with the ability to flex from home as work dictates.

While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA, facility.

https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/pittsfield

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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 $118,519.00 - USD $131,482.00 /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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