Advanced Systems Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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 have an immediate opening for a talented Advanced Systems Engineer on the high-impact USWDSS program, where you’ll be at the forefront of software integration, testing, and automation. As a vital member of our cross-functional team, you’ll play a key role in advancing cutting-edge defense technology with your expertise in scripting, virtualization, and networking—particularly with Ansible, Linux, and infrastructure automation. Dive into meaningful work, drive innovation, and make a difference every day!

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, with a focus on networking, software compatibility, and virtualization in complex system environments.
• Plan, execute, and validate software integrations across various stages of the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring seamless deployments and high system reliability.
• Utilize DevOps tools and practices (such as CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and containerization) to streamline software integration and reduce time to deployment.
• Integrate software deliveries, verify bug fixes, and oversee regression testing to confirm system stability and compatibility across operating systems and hardware configurations.
• Apply Agile methodologies by actively participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings, contributing to continuous improvement and timely delivery of features.
• Design, implement, and maintain high availability and failover solutions using Red Hat High Availability tools (Pacemaker, PCS, DRBD) and other virtualization platforms.
• Document and analyze test results, manage test artifacts in alignment with Agile and DevOps principles, and provide valuable input for process improvements that enhance team productivity and product quality.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with Red Hat High Availability solutions (Pacemaker, PCS, DRBD)
• Experience with virtualization platforms, including Red Hat Virtualization and VMware
• Proficiency in Ansible scripting and automation

What Sets You Apart:

• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and technical standards
• Effective collaborator who values team success
• Strong Linux systems administration skills
• Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Basic knowledge of VLAN networking and Bash scripting
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Sensu Go
• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and KubeVirt

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 nation’s 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
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is onsite or hybrid/flex as desired.

While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas office.

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Target salary range: USD $121,921.00/Yr. - USD $134,447.00/Yr. 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.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans