Job Description

Responsibilities for this Position

Undersea Sensing and Effects Chief Engineer

ID: 2024-64476
USA-VA-Manassas USA-NC-McLeansville USA-MA-Taunton USA-MA-Quincy
Required Clearance: Top Secret
Posted Date: 11/12/2024
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Top 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

NOTE: The salary for this position is dependent upon the job location: Locations are: Quincy, MA; Manassas, VA; Taunton, MA or McLeansville, NC

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an Undersea Sensing and Effects Chief Engineer for Autonomous Undersea Systems (AUS) , you will lead a collection of program technical strategies and roadmaps, and hold final technical authority over the design, integration, production, and installation needed to satisfy the functional, behavioral, interface, and operational requirements of the systems we deliver.

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

• Proven experience developing effective and affordable operational concepts, architecture, solutions, products, and approaches in the following areas:
  • Undersea effectors
  • Undersea sensing and surveillance systems
  • Undersea mission analysis, modelling, test, and operation
• Success on significant programs as engineering lead/chief engineer, with proven business experience in the design, integration and production of high reliability, high assurance systems
• Up to 25% travel: Locations: Quincy & Taunton, MA; Manassas, VA, DC, Greensboro, NC

What sets you apart:

• Experience designing, specifying requirements, inspecting, verifying, and testing undersea systems, and systems of systems
• Demonstrated understanding of business aspects and can be a strategic thinker exhibiting an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, resourcefulness, and action
• Balanced technical and programmatic background to be a decision maker on program technical issues
• Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions

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 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
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Workplace Options:

• This position is fully on-site OR Hybrid/Flex.
• While on-site, you will be a part of the Quincy, MA / Greater Greensboro, NC / Manassas, VA / or Taunton, MA team.

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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 $192,000.00 - USD $237,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the worlds most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine whats possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

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Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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