Senior Systems Engineer, Operational Support

Job overview

The Senior Systems Engineer, Operational Support role is fully onsite in Pittsfield, MA. Compensation is $112,924–$125,275 per year. General Dynamics Mission Systems develops technology and services supporting defense and scientific missions; this position is part of the Ohio Class Operational Support team. The engineer supports the supportability of SSBN and SSGN platforms by evaluating equipment service life, identifying at-risk components, and developing mitigation plans. The role applies technical methods and cross-functional collaboration to sustain operational systems and meet customer requirements.

What you'll do

• Generate and maintain equipment service-life evaluation tools
• lead equipment sustainment evaluations using industry and historical information
• identify critical at-risk components and develop risk mitigation plans
• apply technical standards and evaluation methodologies to sustainment solutions
• provide technical leadership and communicate with customers and team members
• identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior systems engineer

operational support

systems engineering

equipment sustainment

risk mitigation

defense

pittsfield ma

general dynamics mission systems

secret clearance eligibility

u.s. citizenship required

$112,924–$125,275

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching
• flexible time off
• paid parental leave
• healthcare benefits
• health and wellness programs
• employee resource and social groups
• continuous learning and development.

Why this role

U.S. citizenship required; Department of Defense Secret clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable time after hire; bachelor’s degree plus five years of relevant experience or master’s degree plus three years required; optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

About the employer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.