Systems Engineer Entry Level

ID
2026-70643
Manassas, VA, US
Category
Engineering-Systems
Required Clearance
Secret
Employment Type
College
Remote Option
On-Site Full-Time
Hiring Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Agile experience preferred.

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support systems engineering activities for submarine combat system products, including requirements management and documentation
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware, software, and cyber-security engineers
  • Assist with requirements traceability, design reviews, and technical communication to development teams
  • Participate in agile team activities and help ensure system design requirements are properly addressed

What Sets You Apart:

  • Understanding of systems engineering principles with eagerness to learn requirements management tools and processes
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and communicates technical information effectively
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies
  • Interest in submarine combat systems and commitment to professional development in systems engineering
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

We Encourage You to Apply if You Have Any of These Preferred Skills or Experiences:

  • Coursework in systems engineering, naval engineering, or defense applications
  • Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jira, Jama) or Agile/SCRUM methodologies
  • Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or systems modeling tools (MagicDraw, Cameo)
  • Internship or senior design project experience in systems engineering or related technical field
  • Understanding of software development processes or cyber-security principles


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 fully on-site
While on-site, you will be a part of the Progeny Manasssas, VA Team.


Target salary range: USD $77,843.00/Yr. - USD $86,358.00/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

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