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Systems Engineer, Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology
USA CA Point Mugu - 575 I Ave, Bldg 36 (CAC142), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Aug 2025
💰 $178,250/yr($131,750/yr$178,250/yr)

About the role

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Professional Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Product Requirements, Requirement Documents

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is actively seeking a Systems Engineer Principal to help support our MCSIL program.

SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED.

GDIT is actively seeking Systems Engineers with expertise in the area of electronic warfare (EW) systems. You will be supporting the MCSIL Program (Marine Corps Spectrum Integration Lab) / JEACO (Joint Electronic Attack and Compatibility Office)  at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) in Point Mugu, CA.  GDIT is seeking a candidate with experience in EW systems, EW subsystem, or EW platforms. Familiarity with systems engineering, software development life cycles, and performance of systems test and evaluation in the lab, ground, and flight test environments.  You will work very closely with engineering teams, provide inputs to various product requirements documents, develop and document test points and test procedures for new software builds, and evaluate new software performance. You will participate in weekly team meetings attended by other test, system developers, and other contractors, submit system and Software Anomaly Reports, perform data analysis, and post data to the common data sharing system. You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on various systems and software builds and their integration.

This position requires the person to work at the customer site in Point Mugu Naval Air Station, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluating, developing operational systems concepts.

  • Performing systems architecture trade studies and design concepts.

  • Evaluating, developing and managing systems level requirements to include analyzing requirements for appropriate decomposition, allocation, and traceability and document the results.

  • Performing and Validating Threat Analysis to develop EA techniques.

  • Supporting system and subsystem level integration and test of complex EW systems.

  • Participating in development and review of technical documentation (requirements, designs, test procedures, presentations, etc.).

  • Authoring technical documents and actively participate in EW briefings and training.

  • Participating in review boards, status meetings, and coordinate with internal/external agencies and customers. The candidate will work within an integrated government/contractor team.

Basic Qualifications

  • BS in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years applicable experience.

  • US Citizen

  • Active Secret Clearance Required

  • Proficiency in word processor programs such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and PDF software such as Adobe Acrobat 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Electronic Warfare knowledge and experience with understanding of threat systems, mission analysis, and Concept of Operations

  • Effective interface with senior-level leaders, end users, analysis and other contractor & customer personnel in a diverse team setting

  • Be able to work independently, determine & develop approach to solutions.


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 9/80 work week
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $131,750 - $178,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required

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