Systems Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Systems Engineer

ID: 2026-70711
USA-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 2/5/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform systems engineering activities for payload systems, including requirements management, design analysis, and documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware, software, and cyber-security engineers to develop technical solutions
• Manage requirements traceability between capability improvements, design documents, and systems engineering toolsets with minimal supervision
• Participate in design reviews, communicate technical solutions to development teams, and support agile sprint planning and execution
• Resolve technical issues, ensure system design and non-functional requirements are properly addressed, and conduct research spikes

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles with proven ability to manage requirements and deliver technical solutions
• Effective communicator who presents technical information clearly to both technical teams and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to resolve complex issues independently
• Team player who thrives in collaborative agile environments and contributes to team success
• Commitment to staying current with technology trends and championing process improvements

We Encourage You to Apply if You Have Any of These Preferred Skills or Experiences:

• 3-5 years of systems engineering experience in defense or complex system development
• Proficiency with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jira, Jama) and systems modeling tools (MagicDraw, Cameo)
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and mapping requirements to software implementation
• Working knowledge of Agile or SCRUM methodologies with experience supporting development teams
• Familiarity with payload systems, naval systems, or defense applications

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 nations 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
While on-site, you will be a part of the Progeny Manassas, VA Team.

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 $90,833.00 - USD $100,767.00 /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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