General Dynamics Mission Systems offers engineers a mission-driven environment with collaboration across disciplines, mentorship, and opportunities for long-term growth. This Senior Advanced Systems Engineer role is based onsite in Pittsfield, MA, with a salary range of USD 142,696 to 158,303 per year. A Master’s degree and at least six years of relevant experience are required to contribute to hardware, software, and system solutions on regional strike programs.
Benefits
- Work on mission-critical defense programs with award-winning engineering teams
- Professional growth through mentorship, leadership programs, and rotating assignments
- Clear pathways for promotion and long-term career progression within GDMS
- Flexible work schedules, including a 9/80 option (every other Friday off)
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
- Healthcare and wellness programs
- Employee resource groups and social communities
Responsibilities
- Execute systems engineering activities across Test & Integration, Requirements, MBSE, or Hardware-Systems, depending on the focus area
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system performance, reliability, and compliance
- Document, review, and manage system requirements using MBSE and requirements management tools
- Participate in design reviews and drive verification and validation activities
Requirements
- Experience in systems engineering, including Test & Integration, Requirements, MBSE, or Hardware-Systems
- Knowledge of systems design, MBSE modeling, and simulation
- Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Cameo
- Experience with defense, aerospace, or mission-critical systems
Technologies
Role and Position Objectives
As a Systems Engineer on Regional Strike Programs, you will join a cross-functional engineering team delivering hardware, software, and system solutions. The role may emphasize one or more areas among Test & Integration, Requirements, MBSE, and Hardware-Systems.
What Sets You Apart
- Strong grasp of systems engineering principles and technical standards
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to evolving systems
- Effective communication and teamwork across disciplines
- Interest in defense technology innovation
- Awareness of opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Workplace Options
On-site at our Pittsfield, MA facility with some room for flexibility.
AI at Work
- AI Assisted Engineering — Leverage generative AI tools to accelerate requirements analysis, test documentation, design trade studies, and report summarization
- AI Fluency — Comfortable with enterprise AI platforms and multiple models, applying AI effectively while safeguarding CUI and proprietary data
- Continuous AI Learning — Willing to stay current with evolving AI capabilities and adopt new AI-enabled workflows
Our Commitment to You
We offer a defined career path with ongoing learning and development opportunities, alongside research-oriented work with award-winning teams. Flexible schedules are available, including a 9/80 option, and we provide competitive benefits such as 401(k) matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, healthcare, wellness programs, and active employee resource groups.
Salary note: The stated range reflects typical compensation for this role; actual pay may vary. Combined Salary Range: USD 142,696.00 - USD 158,303.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions that enable missions across all operational domains. With a global team of over 12,000 professionals, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency while pursuing innovation in defense and scientific arenas.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
