Guidance Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems

USonsite$119k-$131k/yrPosted Jul 21, 2026
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About the role

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years 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:

Key Responsibilities

This individual will work within a Guidance Systems team performing analysis, design, implementation, and test activities as part of a system development effort. Additional tasks include support of on-going Internal Research & Development (IRAD) activities in the area of inertial guidance. These tasks are related to activities in our Advanced Guidance Lab (AGL) and Guidance Development Lab (GDL) and include guidance concepts/technologies, test equipment development tools and lab infrastructure. The selected candidate should also have good oral and written communications skills, and perform work assignments under minimal supervision, and support frequent communications within and across Integrated Product Teams.

Additional Responsibilities

Must demonstrate a scientific background, an understanding of Guidance Navigation & Controls, experience with MATLAB, engineering systems and the ability to further advance GDMS technology.

Candidates must demonstrate passion for innovation, a sophisticated understanding of various engineering systems and the ability to further advance General Dynamics Mission Systems technology.

Knowledge and understanding of electronics and electrical systems

Operations of basic laboratory environments and equipment

Leadership Experience (leading a small team of engineers) preferred

Deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet customers changing business needs

Support and engage in programs, projects and practices behind the General Dynamics Mission Systems culture and strategy, and comply with all policies and procedures

Follow industry and department trends and developments to ensure General Dynamics Mission Systems services are consistent with, and/or superior to, industry best practice

The preferred candidate should have the following basic qualifications:

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience

AI experience

Familiarity with:

Circuit design and analysis

FPGA design

Closed loop control

Simulation and modelling experience

Experience with embedded programming (C, C++, Python, JavaScript) and microcontrollers

Basic knowledge of inertial sensors

Familiarity with Estimation theory, filtering, and data reduction

Agile Method experience

Familiarity with LabView

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 at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is flex or fully on-site.

While on-site, you will be a part of the team located in Pittsfield, MA

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 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!

Compensation

This Systems Engineer role pays $119k-$131k/yr. Within typical range for systems engineer roles in United States.

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