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Systems Security Engineer Multiple Levels (cleared)

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Dedham, MA · Posted October 28, 2026

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About the job

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires:

Systems Engineer - a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.

Advanced Systems Engineer - a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 3 years relevant experience.

Senior Advanced Systems Engineer - a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 years relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

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

We are seeking a Systems Security Engineer who has experience in the design and development of NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop specifications for mission-critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices

Collaborate with software and validation engineering teams to deliver high-speed data solutions

Develop real-time multi-threaded Embedded System architecture using Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques

Analyze and maintain system security requirements throughout product development lifecycle

Conduct trade studies, perform functional analysis, and design system security.

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

NSA approved Cryptography/Encryption

Security requirements analysis

Real-Time multi-threaded Embedded System architecture and development

Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

CISSP certification or similar

INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP certification

We value candidates who possess:

Drive to expand knowledge and experience in designing complex systems

Ability to define project scope, schedule, and expected results

Initiative to complete assignments and ability to engage in technical direction and leadership

Our Commitment to You:

An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development

Research-oriented work with award-winning teams

Competitive benefits package

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Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for candidates across various experience levels. Actual compensation will be 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 $99,916.00 - USD $182,000.00 /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!

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