Full-Time

Systems Engineer Expert

Posted on 5/10/2025

General Dynamics

General Dynamics

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense products and services

Compensation Overview

$146.5k - $172.5k/yr

Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Hampton, VA, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Engineering Management
Systems Engineering Management
Required Skills
Computer Networking
Operating Systems
Requirements
  • Active secret clearance
  • History of working in a Cisco environment
  • Master's Degree and 15+ years of experience or 17 years of experience in lieu of degree
  • Must meet the certification requirement of DoD Directive 8140.01 and 8570.01-M
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher – (Highly Preferred)
Responsibilities
  • Analyzes customer requirements and solves unusually complex problems with highly innovative solutions
  • Provides expert knowledge for maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and telecom equipment
  • Provides expert knowledge for maintaining network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability
  • Analyzes, evaluates and plans method of approach and organizes means to achieve solution of complex technical problems
  • Develops advanced engineering ideas and guides their development into a final product
  • Develops advanced solutions to a variety of highly complex engineering problems
  • Perform highly advanced network/systems design, development, and integration from the start of a project life cycle to the end
  • Provides and applies advanced engineering to highly complex infrastructures including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining network devices, telecom equipment, radio equipment, operating systems, application software, and system management tools
  • Provides and applies advanced engineering skills to highly complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis
  • Performs continual maintenance and provides advanced solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems
  • Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects
  • Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology, always on the lookout for new technologies, and works with management to evolve current processes
  • Invents innovative ways to drive production operational efficiency
  • Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed
  • Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks
  • Designs and builds hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks
  • Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network
  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
  • Consults with executives and customers to deliver complex network solutions
  • Will coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
  • Will serve as a team or task lead
  • Recognized as an industry leader in network engineering
  • Coordinates with project managers and engineers to oversee that the engineering tasks and team are on track
  • Communicates regularly with leadership team
Desired Qualifications
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher – (Highly Preferred)

General Dynamics operates in the aerospace and defense sector, providing essential products and services for national and global security through four main divisions: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace division manufactures high-performance business jets, while Marine Systems focuses on advanced naval vessels. Combat Systems produces land and amphibious combat vehicles and weapons, and Technologies offers IT services and cybersecurity solutions. The company stands out by integrating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into its offerings, aiming to enhance effectiveness and lead in defense technology.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1952

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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts General Dynamics' AI and machine learning focus.
  • U.S. military's multi-domain operations create opportunities for integrated C4ISR systems.
  • U.S. Navy's budget increase for submarines ensures stable revenue for General Dynamics.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Bombardier and Dassault may impact Gulfstream's market share.
  • Supply chain constraints could delay Virginia-Class submarine production.
  • Rising raw material and labor costs may pressure profit margins in defense sector.

What makes General Dynamics unique

  • General Dynamics integrates AI and machine learning in defense applications.
  • Gulfstream G800 is the world's longest-range business aircraft with enhanced performance.
  • Strategic collaboration with AWS enhances cloud, AI, and cybersecurity solutions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Tender News
May 1st, 2025
General Dynamics Unveils Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle at Modern Day Marine 2025, Signaling U.S. Marine Corps Shift to Multi-Domain Warfare

General Dynamics unveils Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle at Modern Day Marine 2025, signaling U.S. Marine corps shift to multi-domain warfare.

PR Newswire
Apr 16th, 2025
Gulfstream G800 Earns Faa And Easa Certifications

World's Longest-Range Business Aircraft Certified with Enhanced Performance CapabilitiesSAVANNAH, Ga., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that the all-new Gulfstream G800, the world's longest-range business aircraft, has earned type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) along with certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and has done so with even greater performance capabilities than originally anticipated

PR Newswire
Mar 25th, 2025
General Dynamics Electric Boat Awarded $1 Billion Contract Modification For Long Lead Time Material For Virginia-Class Submarines

GROTON, Conn., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today it has been awarded a $1 billion undefinitized contract modification allowing Electric Boat to purchase long lead time materials for Virginia Class Block VI submarines as detailed in the U.S. Department of Defense contract announcement

The Defense Post
Mar 24th, 2025
General Dynamics Unveils Air Defense Variant of Pandur 6x6 Combat Vehicle

General Dynamics unveils Air Defense variant of Pandur 6x6 combat vehicle.

PR Newswire
Mar 14th, 2025
Gdit Announces Strategic Collaboration Agreement With Aws

Collaboration will deliver comprehensive cloud, AI and cybersecurity solutions to drive digital modernization, deliver efficiencies and advance government missions  FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics, announced today that it has expanded its technology partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) through a new Strategic Collaboration Agreement to drive digital modernization, deliver efficiencies and advance government missions