Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of job-related 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. Candidate must be local and able to work onsite.

Responsibilities for this Position

Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they’re often classified. That’s what you’ll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you’ll lead amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, it’s time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems. 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 a Subject Matter Expert with extensive experience, the Senior Advanced Engineer Support Specialist will analyze the effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources; analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product development; and determine, monitor, and review costs, operational budgets and schedules, and manpower requirements. You’ll be expected to perform all aspects of Systems Engineering disciplines including Requirements Analysis, Use Cases and Data Flow Diagrams development as well as defining system default data definition through Interface Control Documents (ICDs) development. You’ll also perform research and engineering laboratory functions involving the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modification or electronic or electro-mechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems, as well as system integration and testing and regression testing of software.

What You’ll Experience:

• Leading program-level integration for the Strategic Weapons Control (SWC) Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) portfolio, ensuring alignment across technical, schedule, and resource plans.
• Identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation within defense and federal contracting environments.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Program Management, Production, and Navy stakeholders to maintain program health and achieve contractual milestones.
• Analyzing risks, schedules, and performance metrics to develop recovery actions and ensure mission success.
• Traveling as needed to support proposals, programs, and cross-team coordination.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and EVMS or scheduling tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Expertise in program and product life cycles, financial processes, and coordination with multiple subcontractors.
• Professional communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively both independently and in teams.
• In-depth knowledge of defense or federal contracting and experience with DCMA audits.

What Sets You Apart:

• Proven ability to influence outcomes using data-driven planning and systems engineering fundamentals.
• Highly proficient interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a professional demeanor in diverse interactions.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and a track record of supporting successful program execution.
• Understanding of strategic program integration and recovery planning to manage deviations and maintain execution health.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement through AI and advanced technologies.
• Candidate must be local to area and able to work onsite. Some telecommuting allowed.

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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