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CWL Advanced Systems Engineer
Manassas, VA US
Job Description
Location: Manassas, VA
Work Arrangement: Primarily On-Site (Limited Remote After 6 Months)
Position Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a CWL Advanced Systems Engineer to support the system engineering and functional design of Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) systems.
As part of a cross-functional engineering team, this role supports payload integration, weapon launch interlocks, weapon simulation, message exchanges, user interfaces, and cybersecurity. The successful candidate will ensure system requirements, specifications, and standards are complete, accurate, and delivered to support customer review, approval, development, and test activities.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM discipline
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Minimum of 5 years of job-related experience
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OR Master’s degree plus 3 years of job-related experience
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Agile development experience preferred
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Active Department of Defense Secret clearance required at time of hire
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Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Key Responsibilities
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Perform system engineering and functional design for CWL systems
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Support payload integration and weapon launch interlock development
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Contribute to weapon simulation, message exchanges, and user interface design
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Support cybersecurity considerations within system architectures
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Ensure system requirements and technical specifications are complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable standards
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Deliver system documentation in support of customer reviews, approvals, development, and test
Preferred Skills and Experience
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
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5+ years of experience in an engineering role, preferably within the defense industry
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Experience with:
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Computer system architectures
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Cybersecurity principles
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Linux or embedded operating systems
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
What Sets You Apart
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Strong understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
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Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools
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Ability to rapidly learn new information and manage increasing technical complexity
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Collaborative team contributor with a strong commitment to shared success
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Dedication to continuous professional development
Work Environment
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Primarily on-site at the Innovation Drive facility in Manassas, VA
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Potential for part-time remote work after 6 months
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Optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
About CPI
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) delivers engineering and technical staffing solutions for mission-critical defense and aerospace programs nationwide. CPI partners with industry leaders to provide cleared talent aligned with complex systems and national security objectives.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.