Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test Lead Autonomous Maritime Platforms

Responsibilities for this Position

Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test Lead Autonomous Maritime Platforms

ID: 2026-73454
US-MA-Taunton
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 7/8/2026
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 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years 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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

The Autonomous Maritime Platforms Systems Engineering team is looking for Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test Lead to support our top programs for the organization. You will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and testing of rapid next generation prototype platforms, working with a multi-disciplinary team to meet challenging technical and schedule objectives. You will work closely with Chief Engineers, Systems Architects, and Engineering Program Managers to execute our mission, support a variety of initiatives, and solve technical challenges for our customers.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Expansive background in the maritime domain, platform integration, and systems engineer process, concepts, and principles.
• Extensive knowledge of autonomous/unmanned undersea vehicles (AUV/UUVs) technologies, principles, theories and concepts, as well as practical experience.
• Lead experience with vehicle system design, complex interfaces, payload integration and root cause corrective processes.
• Experience leading teams of 10+ cross discipline engineers through rapid system design and implementation.
• Experience working or leading Research & Development (R&D) initiatives
• Cost Account Management (CAM), program scheduling, and resource management.

What sets you apart:

• A Mindset for Designing for Manufacturability and Transitioning to Production
• Proven communication and ability to interface with internal and customer leadership, lead technical meetings, and navigate through challenges as they arise
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• A passion for innovation and creating groundbreaking solutions in a growing maritime domain
• Detailed oriented project planning and task management working across multi-discipline teams
• Fosters an environment to motivate and push for professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development through professional leadership programs, personalized-based development plans, and educational resources.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Recognition and Support within a high performing team dedicated to success
• 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 or Hybrid/Flex.

While on-site, you will be a part of the Taunton, MA facility [

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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 $149,831.00 - USD $166,218.00 /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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