Advanced ILS Specialist

Advanced ILS Specialist - Pittsfield, MA, US - 2026-72659 | General Dynamics

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Advanced ILS Specialist

Job ID Number 2026-72659 Pittsfield, MA, US Category Engineering Required Clearance Secret Employment Type Full Time Remote Option Hybrid Business Unit GD Mission Systems

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Advanced ILS Specialist

ID: 2026-72659

US-MA-Pittsfield

Required Clearance: Secret

Posted Date: 5/19/2026

Category: Engineering-Other

Employment Type: Full Time

Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Management or Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

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

• As a Fleet Documentation Product and Deliverables Lead (PDL) at GDMS, you will lead a cross functional team responsible for the full development and delivery of all user documentation needed for the Navy to operate and maintain the next generation strategic deterrent weapon system. You will work with Navy customer and users, systems, hardware and software engineers, and technical writers to plan and execute the project(s).

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience leading small teams
• Is experienced in developing user documentation (especially electronic documentation)
• Understands Strategic Systems Programs development and support programs
• Enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

However, we are willing to train the right candidate.

PDL team members are responsible for:

• Program-specific projects and documentation deliverables
• Developing documentation requirements
• Coordinating and interfacing with local Navy Program Management Office (PMO) and the customer for periodic reviews and providing details on new or changed documentation scope
• Coordinating and interfacing with other internal and external organizations and stakeholders
• Working with GDMS program managers to develop and track budgets, often using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Developing and monitoring program schedules and deliveries
• Planning, scheduling, and tracking to completion documentation deliverables

What sets you apart:

• A clear interest in and understanding of Fire Control System documentation development methods and challenges
• A hunger to learn new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Experience interfacing with the Strategic Systems and/or Sea Systems Command government and contractor community
• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development across this program and many others
• Opportunity to work alongside talented engineers developing solutions that directly contribute to 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 can be fully on-site or flex (ideally able to be on site 3 days/week)

While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield Mass 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 $105,434.00 - USD $114,082.00 /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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