Sr Advanced Systems Engineer

Canonsburg, PA DEFENSE Full-time Posted Sep 22, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring a Sr Advanced Systems Engineer, full-time, on-site in Canonsburg, PA, in the DEFENSE sector.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. 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

The Systems Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving system design weaknesses, developing system documentation, and providing system evaluation and test support. The role involves developing and evaluating systems, development plans, and supporting documentation to ensure designs meet stakeholder needs and applicable industry standards and governmental requirements. The Systems Engineer supports the generation of technical engineering products throughout the system development life cycle and influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework used across multiple products or systems.

As a Sr Advanced Systems Engineer for the Torpedo Systems Group, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for development of torpedo guidance and controls solutions. The systems engineering is responsible for requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system architecture and design, performing detailed trade studies, and validation and interface definition studies of system, subsystem or system elements.

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

Demonstrated expertise in model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

Expert knowledge of torpedo guidance and control systems, or significant experience leading systems engineering activities in large government contracted development programs.

What sets you apart:

Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools

Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions

Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success

Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions

Commitment to ongoing 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.

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

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

Workplace Options:This position is ON-SITE in Canonsburg, PA. Future hybrid work schedule may be available, but will require a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.

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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 $135,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /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!

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