Job Description

Responsibilities for this Position

Advanced Systems Test Engineer

ID: 2026-72781
US-MA-Taunton
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 5/27/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

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 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

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.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a systems engineer for the Autonomous Maritime Platforms Business, youll be a member of a cross functional team responsible forthe development, implementation, and testing of advanced autonomous systems. We are looking for a dynamic individual with Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) experience to contribute to design and test of various systems with the aspirations of becoming a team lead within the organization.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Strong background in the Undersea Domain and Systems engineer process, concepts, and principles
• System / Sub-System Integration, Test, and Evaluation; Offshore in-water testing experience preferred
• Requirements analysis, definition, management, validation and verification, test procedure creation and execution
• Environmental and MIL Standard Qualification planning and test
• Generation of technical engineer design products through use of applicable standards, best practices, and tools throughout the systems development life cycle.
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and tools proficiency.

What sets you apart:

• Proven communication and ability to interface with internal and customer leadership
• Strong knowledge of autonomous/unmanned undersea vehicles (AUV/UUVs) technologies, principles, theories and concepts
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading challenging technical solutions and working closely with stakeholders to manage risk and opportunities
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Fosters an environment to motivate and push for professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development through professional leadership programs, personalized-based development plans, and educational resources.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations 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.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Taunton, MA facility General Dynamics Taunton, MA Office

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 $118,570.00 - USD $128,297.00 /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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours

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