Job Description

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Advanced Nuclear Weapons Safety Systems Engineer

ID: 2025-68607
USA-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 10/14/2025
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 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. 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

Make the worlds most advanced and critical weapons systems even smarter!

As a Sr Advanced Nuclear Weapons Safety Systems Engineer for General Dynamics Mission Systems, youll lead and be responsible for the safety assessment effort in support of various development programs. You will work in a cross functional team responsible for updating and adding critical functionality to the weapons systems deployed on US Navy vessels.

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

• In-depth knowledge of nuclear safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct detailed safety assessments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain nuclear safety procedures and policies in accordance with customer requirements.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and safety analyses for nuclear and conventional weapons systems and operations.
• Perform and participate in safety audits, Test events, and evaluations to identify potential hazards and mitigation, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineering development teams and industry partners to design and implement safety systems and controls into the systems we deploy.
• Investigate and analyze incidents or near-misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical support and guidance on nuclear safety matters to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present safety reports, documentation, and recommendations to management and customer stakeholders.
• Ensure all nuclear weapons safety activities are conducted in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and other relevant guidelines.

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 (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. While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield MA location

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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 $140,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /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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Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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