CMSS Systems Engineer Entry Level

General Dynamics Mission Systems
$77,843.00 - $86,358.00
parental leave, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Apr 17, 2026
Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Agile experience preferred. 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 Position As a systems engineer for Combat Mission Support System (CMSS), you'll be a key member of a cross-functional team responsible for developing, integrating, and sustaining advanced SATCOM and Electronic Warfare capabilities to ensure mission success in dynamic and contested environments. You will apply your expertise to support hardware/software integration, testing, and troubleshooting of complex systems while mentoring technical staff and driving innovative solutions. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Hands on experience assembling, testing, or troubleshooting hardware in lab or project environments (for example: subsystem fabrication, power/thermal systems, or structural components) Ability to work effectively on small engineering teams and contribute to design, analysis, and technical documentation efforts Familiarity with data analysis or scripting tools such as R, MATLAB, or Python (basic) Comfort working in fast paced or high pressure environments, supported by prior research and emergency department experience Strong communication skills developed through technical writing, collaborative software platforms, customer facing roles, and research documentation Experience using engineering tools such as SolidWorks, COMSOL, MATLAB, Arduino, or similar modeling and analysis software Exposure to system level engineering through academic design projects, including satellite design, subsystem integration, or environmental testing work What sets you apart: Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the 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. While on-site, you will be a part of the GDMS Team in COS Target salary range: USD $77,843.00/Yr. - USD $86,358.00/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