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advanced systems engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Canonsburg, PAJob$115–130K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$115–130K/yr
Location
Canonsburg, PA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

The Advanced Systems Engineer will join the Torpedo Systems Group’s cross-functional team developing torpedo guidance and control solutions. The role covers systems engineering across the development life cycle, including requirements, functional and performance analysis, architecture and design, trade studies, and validation. The engineer also supports technical products and documentation, evaluates system designs, and contributes to solutions that meet stakeholder needs and applicable standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Model-Based Systems EngineeringTorpedo Guidance and Control SystemsSystems Engineering LeadershipRequirements ManagementSystem Modeling ToolsTechnical Standards and MethodologiesTechnical LeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunicationNegotiationArtificial Intelligence

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Systems Engineering or Related STEMMaster's Degree or Equivalent PathBachelor's Plus 5 Years or Master's Plus 3 YearsSecret Security Clearance EligibilityU.S. Citizenship

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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 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 an 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: 1. Demonstrated expertise in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) 2. 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: 1. Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools 2. Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions 3. Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success 4. Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions 5. Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others 6. Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation Our Commitment to You: 1. An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. 2. Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security 3. Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) 4. Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more 5. 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 minimum of 3 days per week onsite. #LI-Hybrid Target salary range: USD $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000.00/Yr. 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. 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 General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

How this job compares

Set against the 10,536 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–130K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$96–169K/yr139 salary ranges
  • US median$115–188K/yr7,864 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $123K, is 11% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($137K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 196 open Systems Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 10,536 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,741 postings).
Education
4,680 of the 10,536 open Systems Engineer jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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