--- title: Senior Systems Engineer Operational Support description: General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring for the Senior Systems Engineer Operational Support role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-systems-engineer-operational-support-at-general-dynamics-mission-systems-01a11d66-7263-7ca7-8efa-7490a39aceea date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as Senior Systems Engineer Operational Support in Pittsfield, MA. Pays $112K–$122K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/5zpkti.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Pittsfield, MA | | **Salary** | $112K/yr - $122K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 08, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · 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. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $101,000 – $125,000 a year (median $108,000). ## Description ## Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 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 At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. As an **Advanced Systems Engineer** for FBM Operational Support, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for ensuring the supportability of the SSBN and SSGN platforms. **What sets you apart:** - Independently generate and maintain equipment service life evaluation tools - Success leading equipment sustainment evaluations utilizing industry and historical information, identifying critical at-risk components, and generating risk mitigation plans - Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and evaluation methodologies to develop equipment sustainment 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 fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Ohio Class Operational Support team in Pittsfield, MA. #CJ2 #LI-TM1 ## 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 $112,000.00 - USD $122,000.00 /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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