--- title: Systems Engineering Lead description: General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring for the Systems Engineering Lead role in Dedham, MA. On-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/systems-engineering-lead-at-general-dynamics-mission-systems-01a0b159-bae4-79cf-ba34-19a1d7201102 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as Systems Engineering Lead in Dedham, MA. Pays $164.9K–$176K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/87mfwx.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | General Dynamics Mission Systems | | **Location** | Dedham, MA | | **Salary** | $164.9K/yr - $182K/yr | | **Posted** | Sep 30, 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 $116,000 – $170,000 a year (median $141,000). ## Description ## 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 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 Lead Systems engineer for the Space, Cyber, and Intelligence business area, you’ll lead a cross functional team responsible for Crypto & Cross Domain Solution products, with an emphasis in leading systems development efforts for the Data at Rest (DAR) technology area. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Security Software Architecture, Leadership, and Cost Account Management **What sets you apart:** - Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle - Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success - Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements - 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 - BONUS: Technologies and tools such as Cameo/MBSE, IP Networking. **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 with some limited ability to Flex from home. While on-site, you will be a part of the software team in the Dedham, MA facility #CJ3 #LI-Hybrid ## 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 $164,892.00 - 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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