Systems Engineer – Entry Level

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Posted 3 days ago

Full Time

Bloomington, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves working within a cross-functional team to develop and test embedded systems, products, and services for Land and Air Systems. The engineer will apply systems engineering principles to ensure the safety and security of national defense assets.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field. You are required to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance. Experience with Agile methodologies is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Systems Engineering

Agile

embedded systems

Job Description

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a 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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a systems engineer for Land and Air Systems, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing and testing embedded systems, products, and services that make a real difference in keeping our heros and nation safe.

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

  • Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and the engineering process
  • Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle more complex assignments as experience progresses
  • Ability to clearly convey concepts and ideas using written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to clearly recognize and report information relevant to sound systems engineering design
  • Ability to prioritize competing requirements and tasks while working independently and as part of a team

What sets you apart:

  • Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
  • Creative thinker with ability to multi-task
  • Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Our Commitment to You:

  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. 
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s 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 Bloomington, MN facility.

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 $82,000.00 - USD $84,100.00 /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

General Dynamics Mission Systems

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story. When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles. Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.
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