Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead

Responsibilities for this Position

Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead

ID: 2026-70070
USA-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 1/6/2026
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 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. Must have Integrated Product Team (IPT) and product development experience with hardware.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. 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

Seeking a Mid-to-Senior Level Engineer with 5+ years of technical experience to become an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead dedicated to the development of military-grade electronics the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) system.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive understanding of CWL systems and componentsCoordinate all activities across multiple engineering disciplines relating to design, procurement, and production of Engineering Development Systems (EDM)Develop technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain designs to program management and the Navy customer teamInteract with customers at technical levelsCreate system level design documentation including Hardware Configuration Item (HWCI) specifications for developed hardware and allocate test methodology to meet each requirementDevelop tester designs and test procedures for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidates should have technical acumen, an educational background, and experience in hardware development.

Familiarity with hardware and system integration testing (Assembly Level Test / Unit Test / Integration Test / System Performance Test)Digital and/or analog electronics hardware development and troubleshooting experience preferredFamiliarity with US Navy product development and shipboard qualification processFamiliarity with System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processAbility to rapidly adapt to handling technical issues found in system integration labs, field environments and during productionStrong written and oral communication skillsTravel may be required as part of this position 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 Onsite.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA location.

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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 $140,578.00 - USD $151,803.00 /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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