Systems Engineering Documentation Specialist

Responsibilities for this Position

Systems Engineering Documentation Specialist

ID: 2025-69186
USA-PA-Canonsburg
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 11/13/2025
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a systems engineer for the General Dynamics Maritime & Strategic Systems business area, youll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for providing systems-level engineering integration on the world's most advanced torpedo systems.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

1. Technical Writing : Ability to clearly and effectively document technical information.
2. Attention to Detail : Meticulousness in ensuring accuracy and completeness in documentation.
3. Analytical Skills : Ability to analyze requirements and test procedures comprehensively.
4. Requirement Tracing : Proficiency in tracing requirements through the development lifecycle.
5. Test Procedure Development : Experience in creating detailed and executable test procedures for complex hardware.
6. Communication Skills : Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
7. Organizational Skills : Ability to manage and organize multiple documents and tasks efficiently.
8. Tool Proficiency : Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, JIRA, or other requirements management and documentation software.
9. Problem-Solving : Ability to identify and resolve issues in documentation and test processes.
10. Understanding of Systems Engineering Principles : Knowledge of the fundamental principles and practices of systems engineering.

What sets you apart:

• Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
• Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

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 nations 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 on-site in Canonsburg PA.

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 $88,651.00 - USD $98,348.00 /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

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