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Senior Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems
401(k)
United States, Michigan, Sterling Heights
38500 Mound Road (Show on map)
May 20, 2026
Summary The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the Systems engineering Manager (SEM) to ensure on-time delivery of System Engineering Products and gated reviews. This role is responsible for coordinating with SE for System requirements decomposition, traceability, and compliance, requirements allocations, functional architecture development, management of system/sub-system level Interfaces and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs). Will be responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of checkpoint reviews with support from the VE and IPTs. Company Information: General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a solid foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable, and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment. What We Offer: Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you. Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits. 401k Match (6%) Educational Assistance 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.) On-going learning opportunities within a rewarding work environment Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track The roles and responsibilities include: Position Description Coordinate Systems Engineering Integration Team (SEIT) Meeting and provided consistent Systems Engineering guidance to SE, DDE, and IPTs. Support the requirement allocations activities (Size, Weight, Power, Cooling, Reliability, etc) with SE, DDE, and IPTs to assure products are developed based on their assigned allocations and performance requirements. Support the development of the System Engineering Plan (SEMP) and SE Planning Activities. Support the development of the System Requirements Compliance Matrix (RCM). Manages the development of the Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) and coordinates with SE, DDE, and IPTs. Supports design verification and validation activities. Supports system prototype integration activities. Supports the Engineering Review Board (ERB) (including DDMs, PRs, Risk). Support the SEM in executing Systems Engineering activities and product deliverables (CDRLs). Support checkpoint reviews and associated Checklists/products. Assures technical products for milestones and deliverables are met. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, system engineering preferred 10 plus years appliable engineering experience Previous experience with systems engineering principles, processes, and products is required Previous experience with system requirements, design reviews, specifications, architecture, integration, and test is preferred Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills is required Experience in a multi-discipline team environment is required Ability to make decisions in a fast paced dynamic environment Ability to travel when needed *This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).* GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.