Oceanographer/Geophysicist/Marine Scientist

Responsibilities for this Position

Oceanographer/Geophysicist/Marine Scientist

ID: 2025-69058
USA-NC-McLeansville
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 11/6/2025
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 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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a systems engineer at General Dynamis Mission Systems, youll be a member of a cross functional te am of talented scientists and engineers tasked with providing highly complex, innovative solutions in support of the dynamic needs of government customers. This team's primary focus is the survey, design, installation and repair of undersea cabled systems.

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

• At-sea shipboard experience participating in survey activities, submarine cable installation, research, testing, etc
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro, or similar GIS software
• Experience with QIMERA, SONARWIZ and/or other hydrographic / geophysicalprocessing software
• Strong Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Abilities in the following:
• Hydrographer, Hydrography, Bathymetrist, Bathymetry, Sub bottom Profiling, Seismologist, Marine Science, Oceanographer, Oceanography, Marine Geophysics, Marine Geology, Submarine Cable Planning, Submarine Pipeline Planning

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 fully onsite; however, it may require up to 30% travel (both domestic and international)

While on-site, you will be a part of the McLeansville, NC facility.

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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