Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.
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 PositionROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:As a Systems Engineer - Scrum Master for the Strategic Weapon Interface Simulator (SWIS), you will perform systems engineering and help a cross-functional engineering team plan and deliver simulation capabilities supporting the future Columbia-class submarine fleet.
SWIS brings together the simulation capabilities needed to support both Fire Control system development and fleet training. It allows engineering teams to develop, integrate, and test Fire Control capabilities in lab environments and helps prepare the fleet to operate those capabilities before they are used aboard a submarine.
In this role, you will facilitate the team's Agile execution and contribute directly to systems engineering work. You will use Jira to maintain a clear and actionable backlog, plan achievable work, track sprint commitments and team performance, manage dependencies, and provide transparent status to stakeholders. You will facilitate Scrum events, remove impediments, and use Jira data and objective measures to improve predictability and delivery. You will partner with product owners, technical leads, engineering disciplines, and program leadership to connect technical priorities with executable plans.
You will apply an understanding of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Cost Account Management (CAM) when planning and reporting the team's work. You may support CAMs and program leadership by maintaining credible work plans, evaluating actual and forecast performance, contributing to estimates to complete and estimates at completion, supporting variance analysis and change-control activities, and communicating risks and corrective actions. You may not be the CAM of record for assigned work packages, but you will understand how day-to-day engineering execution affects program cost, schedule, and earned value performance.
You will also contribute to systems engineering activities across the development life cycle, including requirements management, technical planning, integration, verification, test, risk management, and technical documentation. This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys creating clarity, helping teams solve delivery problems, and connecting day-to-day engineering work to program cost and schedule commitments.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
- Hands-on experience administering and using Jira to manage backlogs, epics, stories, tasks, workflows, dashboards, queries, sprint metrics, dependencies, and team reporting.
- Experience serving as a Scrum Master, Agile team facilitator, project lead, or technical task lead for a cross-functional engineering team.
- Experience with Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, DevSecOps, or other Lean-Agile practices in a hardware, software, systems, or integrated product-development environment.
- Experience supporting Cost Account Management or working with earned value management systems (EVMS), work breakdown structures, integrated master schedules, or program planning and control.
- Experience analyzing schedule and cost performance using measures such as schedule performance index (SPI), cost performance index (CPI), budgeted cost, actual cost, and estimate at completion.
- Experience developing resource plans, forecasts, variance analyses, corrective-action plans, or inputs to program reviews.
- Experience managing technical scope, risks, dependencies, and changes while maintaining alignment among engineering and program stakeholders.
- Experience with systems engineering activities such as requirements management, system design, integration, verification, test, or technical documentation.
- Experience integrating Jira planning and performance data with Confluence, scheduling tools, EVMS tools, or program reporting processes.
- Experience with defense systems, Fleet Ballistic Missile or Fire Control programs, simulation systems, training systems, or other mission-critical integrated systems.
- Scrum Master, SAFe, Agile, EVMS, or CAM training or certification.
What sets you apart:- Solid understanding and application of systems engineering principles, concepts, and theories.
- Strong Jira skills and the ability to configure useful team workflows, dashboards, filters, and reports while maintaining reliable planning data.
- Ability to facilitate productive planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily coordination while helping a team continuously improve.
- Ability to translate technical scope into logical work packages, measurable milestones, realistic forecasts, and clear ownership.
- Working understanding of project leadership principles, including SPI/CPI, earned value, Cost Account Management, forecasting, and disciplined change control.
- Ability to identify emerging cost, schedule, technical, and dependency risks and drive practical corrective actions to closure.
- Collaborative leadership style that supports team accountability, constructive problem-solving, and transparent communication.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to explain performance, risks, and recommendations to technical and program stakeholders.
- Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle complex assignments efficiently.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
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-benefits
Workplace Options:This position is on-site to start, with an opportunity to flex from site in the future based on program needs. While on-site, you will be part of the Pittsfield, MA facility. See more at gdmissionsystems.com/Pittsfield, MA.
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Salary NoteThis 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.
Combined Salary RangeUSD $95,384.00 - USD $105,817.00 /Yr.
Company OverviewGeneral 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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