Lead Systems Engineer - SWC CIPT

Responsibilities for this Position

Lead Systems Engineer - SWC CIPT

ID: 2025-69980
USA-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 12/23/2025
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 within a reasonable period of time but preferred at 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

Make the worlds most advanced SWC Common Infrastructure Product Team (CIPT) even smarter!

As a SWC CIPT Lead System Engineer (Sr Advanced Sys Engr) for the Common Infrastructure Product Team (CIPT) in our SWC Fire Control program, youll lead a cross functional team responsible for focusing on infrastructure techincal roadmapping, critical solution spaces, and support with a strong emphasis on Linux systems.. You will engage in various activities including requirements analysis, system design, and systems integration, contributing to the success of our projects and national security solutions.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Strategic planning, infrastructure roadmapping, and high collaboration/messaging strategy skills.

Duties and Tasks:

• Conduct requirements analysis, definition, management, and functional analysis for system elements with minimal supervision.
• Perform technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses.
• Develop and evaluate systems, networks, and information systems to ensure designs meet governmental security specifications.
• Provide system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support to ensure technical security features function properly.
• Lead Modeling and Simulation activities and contribute to detailed technical analyses at the system of system (SOS) level.
• Research and analyze data to determine feasibility of design or application, and support technical engineering product generation throughout the system development life cycle.
• Provide leadership and direction to lower-level employees and lead technical tasks for small teams or projects.
• Participate in or lead Statement of Work (SOW) generation for subcontracts and exercise latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.
• Engage frequently with managers, project teams, external customers, and vendors to ensure successful project completion.

What Youll Experience:

• A dynamic career path with continuous learning and professional development.
• Engaging research work with award-winning teams developing practical solutions for national security.
• Flexible work schedules, including the option for every other Friday off (9/80 schedule).
• Competitive benefits such as 401k matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, comprehensive healthcare, wellness programs, employee resource groups, and more.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Senior solution expert/architect requiring leadership, infrastructure/Operating system, and software process experience
• Expertise in Linux and systems infrastructure support.
• Strong understanding of operating systems and the systems development life cycle.
• Proven leadership in managing systems development projects.
• Ability to apply technical standards and methodologies to solve complex problems.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a focus on achieving win-win solutions for customers.

What Sets You Apart:

• Successful track record in leading system development projects.
• Creative and motivated approach to technical problem-solving.
• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to lead and mentor others.
• Strong presentation skills and experience in meeting customer requirements effectively.
• Commitment to professional growth for yourself and your colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Creative thinker with the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively.
• Understanding of basic project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls.

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 On-site with opportunity to flex from site in future. While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA.

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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 $160,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /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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