A business unit of General Dynamics, General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) supports some of the United States' most complex government, defense, and in
Sr. Systems Engineer Principal
Location
United States
Posted
67 days ago
Salary
$147.3K - $199.3K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Sr. Systems Engineer Principal
General Dynamics
Role Description GDIT is looking to hire a SR. SYSTEMS ENGINEER PRINCIPAL. The qualified individual will be a Senior technical authority for system architecture supporting vehicle telemetry and analytics. This position provides critical technical expertise in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF). You will help design and implement cutting-edge, data-driven systems that collect, interpret, and report performance information on high-performance vehicles and their sub-systems. Your work will enable advanced insight into logistics, operational performance, predictive maintenance, and lifecycle extension for these mission-essential platforms. This is an opportunity to directly support the Nation’s most elite forces—bringing your technical talent to bear on real-world challenges that matter. - Lead MBSE practices and system requirements development. - Architect resilient edge-to-cloud telemetry systems. - Define real-time processing patterns and low-latency ingestion. - Integrate cybersecurity controls and Zero Trust architecture. - Lead verification/validation strategy and readiness assessments. - Produce architecture artifacts and conduct design reviews. Qualifications - BA/BS with 10+ years systems engineering experience. - Deep expertise in distributed systems and cybersecurity. - Experience with MBSE and interface protocols. - Clearance: Must be able to obtain Secret Clearance. Requirements - Experience with digital twins or safety-critical systems. Benefits - Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities. - Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals. - Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off. - Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home. - Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.
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