Our Autonomous Maritime Platforms engineering team has an immediate opening for an experienced Systems Engineer with a concentration in Integration, Test, & Evaluation of complex innovative systems. We are looking for a leader to guide and champion a mission critical program through system level verification and operational testing to satisfy requirements and deliver capability to our nation’s military. You will be joining a highly skilled cross functional team responsible for the development, implementation, and testing of the next generation advanced autonomous systems.
What you’ll experience:
- Lead the Charge: Develop and execute a test strategy that requires strategic thinking, dynamic problem solving, and long term vision
- Inspire Teams: Lead and mentor large, complex teams and subcontractors, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Drive Performance: Champion program progress, implement corrective actions swiftly, and communicate effectively to ensure all targets are met.
- Resource for Success: Identify, manage, and allocate essential test resources including personnel and equipment to meet major program milestones.
What you bring to the table:
- Bachelor degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
- Engineering Foundation: Strong background in the Systems engineer process, concepts, and principles. Undersea experience is preferred.
- Domain Proficiency: Experienced in System / Sub-System Integration, Validation & Verification Test Planning; Experience as Test Director/Lead.
- Leadership: Proven experience leading teams of cross discipline engineers through large scale systems, building relationships, and leading through change.
- Resource Management: Managing engineering resources (e.g. tasks assignments, capital equipment, etc.), organizational interfaces, scope, special test equipment, etc.
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Proven communication with the ability to interface and build relationships with internal and customer leadership.
What sets you apart:
- Advanced knowledge of test principles, theories and concepts. Experience planning, coordinating, and executing large system level test activities.
- Domain experience in Autonomous/Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, undersea command and control, submarine platforms & integrations
- Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading challenging technical solutions and working closely with stakeholders to manage risk, opportunities, and conflict resolution
- Fosters an environment to motivate and push for professional development for yourself and others
- Ability to thrive in a highly interactive team environment
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 nation’s security
- Recognition and Support within a high performing team
- 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 Quincy, MA facility [https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/quincy]. Travel to our Taunton, MA periodically will be required.