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title: Senior Systems Engineer
description: General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring for the Senior Systems Engineer role
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| **Company** | [General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) |
| **Location** | Taunton, MA |
| **Salary** | $150K/yr - $160K/yr |
| **Posted** | Oct 06, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for General Dynamics Mission Systems.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for General Dynamics Mission Systems.

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## Description

## Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s 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

As a Systems Engineer, working on the Encryptor Manager, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing mission critical Cybersecurity Manager Applications for a rapidly growing product line. You’ll be working at the cutting edge of Application development using the latest tools and technologies.

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

- Working knowledge of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
- Experience developing Systems Design which include Use Cases, CONOPs, and Requirement Management
- Test Procedure Development and Test Execution
- 3-5 Years’ experience working with a SW team to define Systems Design Specifications

**Nice to have:**

- Working knowledge of SNMP and REST APIs
- ESXi, OS platform, and VM configuration experience
- Network configuration and troubleshooting experience
- Integrated product team experience
- Working knowledge of DOORS or Cameo
- Working knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure and Digital Certificate usage
- Protocol analysis using Wireshark
- UX/UI design experience

**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 provide technical direction and leadership
- Ability to interact effectively within project teams
- Solid ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
- 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 fully on-site position with no possibility for remote work. This position is based in Taunton, 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 $150,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /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
## Skills

- Test Execution
- Protocol Analysis
- Investigation
- RESTful API
- Systems Design
- Network Configuration
- Systems Engineering
- Requirements Management Software
- Technical Direction
- Wireshark
- Secret Security Clearance
- Artificial Intelligence
- VMware ESXi
- Initiative
- UI/UX Design
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Software
- Mathematics
- IBM Rational DOORS
- Leadership
- Public Key Infrastructure
## Benefits

- Professional Development
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Flexible Work Schedules

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