General Dynamics Mission Systems Careers, Benefits, Review

Our team is made up of thousands of professionals – people with vastly different backgrounds and experiences. They’re not just all welcome here – they’re all celebrated. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we know that an inclusive environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas at all levels, allows us to approach problems in more innovative ways and create the best solutions for our customers and the best culture for our teams.

HOW DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION POWERS OUR FUTURE

Inclusion Council

• Organize inclusivity celebrations in local workplaces
• Collaborate to brainstorm and share ideas
• Host enterprise-wide Lunch and Learns
• Develop and action company diversity strategy
• Lead, advocate for, and educate others on D&I initiatives

Employee Resource Groups

• Promoting equity, cultural awareness, and an inclusive work environment
• Increasing employee job satisfaction, morale, and productivity
• Fostering professional development and learning through mentoring, networking, open dialogue, and the exchange of ideas
• General Dynamics Mission Systems currently has eight ERGs for women, veterans, early career, multi-cultural, LGBTQIA, Hispanic, parents/caregivers, and disability communities

Diversity Recruitment Partnerships

• BEYA
• BroadFutures
• Disability: IN
• Military Spouse Employment Partnership
• National Society of Black Engineers
• Out & Equal
• Society of Women Engineers
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
• Student Veterans of America
• Women in Manufacturing
• Diversity outreach to attract candidates from: HBCUs, Disability, Military and LGBT community partners, to name a few!

Our People and Our Partnerships Shape Our Inclusive Culture - Learn More on Our Website.

Help Make The World A Safer Place Build A Better Future At General Dynamics Mission Systems The best people. The most advanced technologies.

Welcome to the incredible world of General Dynamics Mission Systems.  

We help bring soldiers home to their families. We create the technologies that help rescue mariners in distress. We’re the driving force behind ideas that touch every corner of the globe and reach into space itself. And that’s merely the beginning. If you’re ready for a career without limits, we invite you to explore the possibilities at General Dynamics.  

But don't just take our word for it, hear what some of our employees have to say about working for us!  

With over 150 locations worldwide, thousands of our expert and experienced employees provide platform integration, tactical networks, ruggedized displays and more to help customers advance their mission.  

Join our Talent Network today! We’re always on the lookout for smart people like you to help us keep providing mission critical defense solutions to those that lead, serve and protect the world we live in.

General Dynamics Mission Systems continues to interview, hire and onboard for these positions virtually to ensure the health and safety of our teammates and applicants.

Check out our website to learn more about our career opportunities! Join our Talent Network to stay connected and we’ll make sure you have the latest information about our company, our opportunities, and our latest breakthroughs.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran.

We're committed to making the best professionals even better. 

In the world of technology, if you’re not moving forward, you’re falling behind.

That’s why at General Dynamics Mission Systems, we offer a variety of leadership programs and professional development opportunities designed for all areas of our business. We are committed to building your skills so you’re ready to grow your career as we build our business.

Additionally, we have highly competitive pay, benefits and flexible work options to complement your professional development and make General Dynamics Mission Systems your career home.

Professional Development Opportunities

Our employees have every opportunity to grow personally and professionally through programs and training including:

• Management, Leadership Development and Mentoring Programs
• General Dynamics Mission Systems University
• Job Rotational Opportunities
• Learning Education Assistance Reimbursement Network

General Dynamics works with the following industry standard leaders:

• International Council on Systems Engineering
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Software Engineering Institute

We reimburse for industry standard certifications such as:

• Project Management Professional
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• American Society for Quality
• Cisco Certified Network Associates

Our Benefits

We offer highly competitive pay, benefits and flexible work schedule options for employees including:

• Flex 80 Schedule – working 80 hours over a two-week period allows employees to manage their time and schedules according to their individual needs.
• 9/80 Schedule – working eight nine-hours a day and one eight-hour day, allows employees to have alternate Fridays off.
• Paid Time Off Program – combines vacation, sick and personal leave into one pool that you can use at your discretion.
• External Referral Program - we’re committed to bringing the very best talent together to make sure we stay a step ahead. If you make a referral and we make the hire, we’ll send you up to a $10,000 “Thank You.”

Community Investment

Protecting you and your world goes beyond what we do as a business. Beginning with our employees and extending through the communities and physical environment we inhabit, General Dynamics Mission Systems is committed to being a responsible partner. We support the many communities where our employees work and live through organizations with a focus on education, particularly Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), as well as health and human service agencies and veteran and first responder support charities. Our company has vibrant community service programs to meet the needs of the communities of which we are a part.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran.

General Dynamics Mission Systems hires employees and interns across many disciplines, including: computer science, engineering, math, physics, information systems and technology, security, finance and business. Our internships span from summer opportunities to year-long positions, which often result in full-time employment post-graduation.

High School / STEM

The High School Summer Internship Program offers high school students enrolled in STEM courses a unique opportunity to work under the supervision of a professional and well respected team of engineers. These interns are assigned individual mentors and gain experience through hands-on engineering design and problem-solving. They also receive career track guidance and are encouraged to pursue careers in science and engineering.

University

Our goal is to provide our interns with challenging opportunities to strengthen their technical, analytical, leadership and communication skills through a well-balanced, fun and impactful professional experience. Here at General Dynamics Mission Systems, we place a high value on our interns and the creative new thinking they bring to our business. Interns are included in welcoming events, social activities, Lunch-and-Learn sessions in the summer, networking opportunities with leadership and farewell celebrations.

New Graduates

General Dynamics Mission Systems partners 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 start your career with us today! 

Browse our internship and job openings to see if your skills match our position qualifications. View additional programs and resources.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran.

No one understands our commitment better than someone who has served our nation in the military.

That’s why at General Dynamics Mission Systems, your experience is so highly valued. It’s your unique perspective and knowledge that will help us develop the next generation of technologies to protect our nation and those following your lead. You’ve already accomplished a great deal during your service. Now we invite you to continue your career with an organization that is as dedicated to excellence as you are. We’re proud that thousands of veterans, reservists and guardsmen have decided to join our team over the last several years. Our employees hail from all branches of service and that is why each and every year, we honor the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard for everything they have done for our country.

As part of our commitment to excellence, General Dynamics has pledged to hire 5,000 veterans and military spouses over the next five years.

Veteran and senior vice president of strategy and business development Nadia Short shares her thoughts on being a #Veteran who continues to serve, and why Veterans are a force to be reckoned with. Learn more about opportunities for Veterans here: https://bit.ly/3BBVdKV

Reservists and Guardsmen – Recalled to Service

As our way of honoring your continued service, General Dynamics Mission Systems provides industry-leading salary support to all Reservists and Guardsmen on our team. If your military pay is lower than your General Dynamics pay, we will pay you the difference during qualified military leaves.

When you are called to serve, you will receive:

• Pay differential benefits for up to 60 months (cumulative) for active duty deployments
• 80 hours of full pay and all additional hours at differential pay annually, for periods of annual training, active duty for training, or school
• All benefits and insurance for you and your family for up to 60 months
• Eligibility for potential pay increases in accordance with our policy
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Continued investment in your 401(k) retirement plan
• Reemployment rights after your return from duty

Military Internship Program

In partnership with DoD SkillBridge, General Dynamics Mission Systems provides a robust internship program designed to provide real-world corporate experience to transitioning service members.

The Military Internship Program is open to servicemembers and military spouses. It is specifically designed to help transitioning service members gain in-depth, on-the-job training/job shadowing experience. We want to make sure you have the information you need to make the very best decision about the next step in your career.

Program Highlights:

• Open to all MOS’s/ranks
• Internships available nationwide
• Program is open year round
• Degreed (professional) or non-degreed (technician) positions are available

Check out our upcoming military events calendar. Browse through our current job openings.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran.

Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger

Our team is made up of thousands of professionals – people with vastly different backgrounds and experiences. They’re not just all welcome here – they’re all celebrated. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we know that an inclusive environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas at all levels, allows us to approach problems in more innovative ways and create the best solutions for our customers and the best culture for our teams.

Why do so many professionals from so many different backgrounds choose to build their careers at General Dynamics?

Our ongoing support of the National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Black Engineer of the Year Awards and Women of Color in Engineering and Science underscores our commitment to diversity within our company and in our industry. 

"We're not just thinking about it and talking about it, we're going to do something about it." 
-- Manny Mora, Vice President & General Manager Space and Intelligence Systems

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we have diversity partners located at most of our larger work sites who schedule guest speakers, Lunch & Learn sessions and heritage month events. Our company is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. General Dynamics Mission Systems has been recognized on the 2021 Disability Equality Index® (DEI). “We’re honored to receive this DEI Award and we remain committed to improving all workplaces by working closely with our employees and through close partnerships with companies in multiple industries," said Chris Hiltbrand, Vice President of People, General Dynamics Mission Systems. 

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran.