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$124k–$138k/yr
Other
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 27d ago
Apply by Jul 13
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary customer interface and Subject Matter Expert to gather requirements and guide the technical direction of the program. Act as Product Owner and Scrum Lead to define scope and oversee the development team's progress.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical field with at least 5 years of relevant experience. An active DoD Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are mandatory.
Full job description
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of 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
Key Responsibilities
Customer-Facing / Subject Matter Expert
Serve as the primary customer interface — gather and clarify requirements while providing context on how and why the customer uses the product.
Act as the point of contact for customer outreach across the program.
Provide on-the-ground insight for requirements gathering and identification of program growth opportunities.
Leverage deep knowledge of the CWITT and CVN shipyard test programs, including cadence, stakeholders, and key roles (Test Directors, JTG Chair, Lead Test Director, IPT, etc.).
Understand and articulate the rationale behind the test program — the "why," not solely the "what."
Support business development efforts with warfare centers and shipyards through established stakeholder relationships.
Product Owner / Scrum Lead
Process customer requests and define scope prior to implementation by the development team.
Evaluate in-sprint progress of development teams to ensure alignment with requirements and schedule.
Provide routine status updates to fellow leads and customers.
Contribute to and guide the technical direction of the program.
AI / Technical Contributions
Apply experience with AI tooling and workflows to support program planning.
Develop and refine prompts and AI configuration files.
Assist with AI-driven planning tasks across the program.
Bridge technical depth with program knowledge to deliver well-informed product decisions.
Geographic / On-Site Requirements
Must maintain a local presence in the Chesapeake, VA area.
Willing to provide on-site presence at both St. Julien's Creek and Newport News offices.
Willing to travel between program sites as needed, including Electric Boat and Manassas.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or related discipline.
Experience with naval combat systems, shipyard test programs (CWITT, CVN), or equivalent DoD programs.
Demonstrated ability to interface directly with government/customer stakeholders.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product ownership.
Active DoD security clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AI tooling, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted workflows.
Knowledge of warfare center and shipyard stakeholder ecosystems.
Experience supporting business development activities.
Familiarity with Electric Boat and/or GDMS program environments.
Location
Chesapeake, VA (primary) | Newport News, VA | Travel required to Electric Boat and Manassas, VA sites.
Salary Note
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.
Combined Salary Range
USD $124,397.00 - USD $138,003.00 /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!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Related keywords
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We develop mission critical solutions for those that lead, serve and protect the world we live in.
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1952
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
263,557
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story.
When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles.
Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.
Offices: 15036 Conference Center Dr, Chantilly, Virginia 20151, US · 8201 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85257, US · 2688 Orchard Pkwy, San Jose, CA 95134, US · 100 Plastics Ave, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201, US · 430 National Business Pkwy, Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701, US
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