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Senior Principal Systems Engineer for Crypto and Cross Domain Solutions

General Dynamics Mission Systems · Scottsdale, AZ

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Job details

Work mode
Hybrid
Level
Staff / principal
Experience
8+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 20, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 20, 2026
Job description

About this role

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Clearance Requirements

  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance 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 ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: As a systems engineer for Space, Cyber, and Intelligence business area, you’ll lead a cross functional team responsible for Crypto and Cross Domain Solutions.
  • We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Systems Engineering, Systems Leadership, CAM/EV, MBSE.

What sets you apart

Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions 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-us/benefits Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site in Scottsdale, AZ.

Target salary range

USD $174,648.00/Yr. - USD $193,751.00/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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