Systems Engineer Multiple Levels (cleared)

Dedham, MA DEFENSE Full-time Posted Oct 28, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring a Systems Engineer Multiple Levels (cleared), full-time, on-site in Dedham, MA, in the DEFENSE sector.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires:

Systems Engineer - a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.

Advanced Systems Engineer - a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 3 years relevant experience.

Senior Advanced Systems Engineer - a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 years 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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Systems Engineer, working with custom software built in-house, for our Cyber group, you’ll be amember of a cross functional team responsible for developing mission critical NSA-certifiedCybersecurity devices in a rapidly growing product line. You’ll be working at the cutting edge ofCybersecurity and high-speed data.

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

Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Full Stack experience

Extensive experience with DOORs

Long development lifecycle and product lifespans, requiring maintenance and regular technology refresh

Requirements Analysis and Management

Functional Analysis, performance analysis, and Systems design

Trade Studies

System integration and testing

Nice to have:

Linux

Networking experience including Layer 2 and Layer 3

Experience working in a fast-paced product development environment

What sets you apart:

Passion for designing complicated systems and working on problems of diverse scope.

Ability to define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work you execute.

Shows initiative on assignments and executes projects with little guidance and can providetechnical direction and leadership.

Ability to write CONOPS, Specifications or Requirements and derive into software design, code,test plans, and then execute Systems level testing/debugging.

Proficiency with Systems and Test tools supporting testing in a lab environment.

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 ournation’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, healthcarebenefits, health & wellness programs (including on-site gym), employee resource and socialgroups, and more

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

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Dedham Cyber Engineering team.

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Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for candidates across various experience levels. Actual compensation will be 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 $99,916.00 - USD $182,000.00 /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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