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General Dynamics Mission Systems

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Chantilly, Virginia 258,053 followers

We develop mission critical solutions for those that lead, serve and protect the world we live in.

About us

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story. When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles. Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.

Website
https://gdmissionsystems.com
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
Type
Public Company
Founded
1952
Specialties
Communications / RF Networking, C4ISR, Cyber Security and Network Defense, Maritime & Underwater Systems, Platform Integration, Training, Modeling and Simulation, Intel, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR), Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV), Platform Integration, Space Electronics, Space Payloads, Strategic Weapon Systems, Avionic Systems, GD Mission Systems, GDMissionSystems, and Satellite Communications

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  • What if you did not have to choose between starting your career and continuing your education?   Many people put their professional lives on hold for years - taking on significant debt with the hope that a degree will open doors down the road. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, those doors are open right now.   We offer competitive salaries, tuition assistance, and the kind of on-the-job learning that no classroom can replicate - all while you work on technology that protects and connects the world.   Start earning and growing, view open opportunities today ▶️ https://gdms.news/4u6Jxfh

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  • 📢 ATTN: VA BASED (or VA Bound) ENGINEERS! Are you looking for work that challenges you, inspires you, and carries real weight - this is your invitation! Progeny Systems is a General Dynamics Mission Systems business unit and are hosting a dedicated IN-PERSON interviewing event at our Manassas, Virginia campus. This is not a traditional career fair. Our recruiters and technical managers will be on site and ready to sit down with you because we want to get to know you, not just review your resume. ✳️ TWO Opportunities!  📆 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟓𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🕓 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 📆 Saturday, June 6th, 2026 🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 9100 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, Virginia Come ready to talk about your experience, your goals, and what kind of work gets you excited. We will be ready to talk about what it means to build a career solving some of the most complex engineering challenges in the defense industry. Learn more about Progeny Systems and what we do before you come: https://lnkd.in/eR73Pdmq

  • The discipline, leadership, and mission focus you built in uniform are exactly what General Dynamics Mission Systems is looking for. If you are a 2026 DOW SkillBridge Candidate or a Hiring Our Heroes Fellow now is the time to explore what your next chapter looks like. General Dynamics Mission Systems partners with SkillBridge to give transitioning service members the opportunity to gain real-world experience in the defense industry - working alongside engineers, program managers, and technologists who understand the weight of mission-critical work. This is not just a career transition. It is a chance to keep doing work that matters, with a team that values everything your service taught you. Explore opportunities built for those who served: https://lnkd.in/g-KPMbXH

    • Three panels showing U.S. military service members from the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard in ceremonial settings, representing the range of service branches welcomed through the 2026 DOW SkillBridge and HOH fellowship programs at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

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  • Whether you served in uniform or spent years building your technical expertise, the work happening at General Dynamics Mission Systems is the kind that matters. This week, we are making it easy to explore what that could look like for you — with three opportunities to connect with our team directly. Here is where you can find us: 👥: Boston Hybrid Engineering Technology and Security Clearance Career Fair 📅: Tuesday, May 19th 🔗: https://gdms.news/4udXkR9 👥: Scottsdale Space Systems Engineering Virtual Career Fair 📅: Wednesday, May 20th 🔗: https://gdms.news/49DH5Vl 👥: We’re Hiring – Bloomington, Minn. 📅: Thursday, May 21st 🔗: https://gdms.news/4ufm7Ve No matter where you are in your career journey — just starting out, transitioning from military service, or looking for your next big challenge — General Dynamics Mission Systems has opportunities that will inspire and challenge you every single day. Explore all open opportunities anytime at: https://gdms.news/3Pnhzgg

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GDMissionSystems.com/Careers
  • #FeaturedJobFriday | General Dynamics Mission Systems is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator who is ready to operate at the highest level - in beautiful Wahiawa, Hawaii! As a seasoned leader, you’ll be involved with our client's decision-making process by serving as a front-line interface to users with technical issues and conducting systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies. Your duties will include installing new software, troubleshooting, granting permissions to applications and training users. What you bring: ✳️ 8+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's in computer science or related field (or Master's + 6 years) ✳️ Advanced knowledge of RHEL and enterprise server environments ✳️ Hands-on experience with large-scale secure server solutions ✳️ AWS experience and certifications are a plus ✳️ STIG and IAVM process experience What you need: ✅ Active Top-Secret clearance ✅ U.S. citizenship required Salary range: $126,862 - $137,269 If you are ready to put your expertise to the ultimate test, we want to hear from you ➡️ https://gdms.news/3RpcXqs Learn more and apply TODAY: https://gdms.news/3RpcXqs

    • This image is a job advertisement for a "Senior Advanced Systems Admin" position at General Dynamics Mission Systems, featured on May 15th, 2026. It mentions requirements such as "Top Secret" clearance and U.S. citizenship. The target salary range is USD $126,862.00 to $137,269.00 annually. The job location is Wahiawa, Hawaii. The background includes imagery of military technology and equipment under the slogan "Platforms: Smarter - Missions: Smarter.

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  • When military aircraft go down, what happens to the technology inside them?   It's a question the Special Operations community understands better than most. If you're at SOF Week, Idaho Scientific would like to talk about it — hardware-level security, battlefield loss resilience, and what "secure by design" looks like in practice.   Come find us next week at booth 933!   https://lnkd.in/ertyGFXV   📸: Photo by Senior Airman Jared Brewer, DVIDSHub

    • Head-on photograph of a military fighter jet climbing steeply through an overcast sky at dusk, with afterburner flames visible beneath the fuselage and navigation lights glowing at the wingtips. Image is branded with the General Dynamics Mission Systems and Idaho Scientific logos, used in context of anti-tamper protection and hardware-level security for military aircraft technology.
  • A benefits package says a lot about how a company values its people. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, that commitment shows up in meaningful ways - from healthcare flexibility to wellness rewards to confidential support when life gets complicated. Here is a snapshot of what GD Mission Systems offers: Medical — Choose from four HSA plans or an HRA, all with prescription drug coverage included. Real flexibility for you and your dependents. Healthy Partners — Access to best-in-class vendors for surgeries, second opinions, heart disease and blood pressure management, musculoskeletal care, caregiver support, and fertility and pregnancy resources. Employee Assistance Program — Confidential counseling and referral services for stress, financial planning, legal issues, family concerns, and more. Support that goes beyond the workplace. Dental — Two Delta Dental plan options covering preventive, basic, major, and orthodontia services. Your whole family is covered. Vision — Two VSP plans covering routine exams and corrective lenses, with additional enhancements available on the premium plan. Healthy Rewards — Earn sweepstakes entries throughout the year just by completing healthy activities. GDMS actually rewards you for taking care of yourself. Learn more: https://gdms.news/benefits

  • Your next mission starts here! General Dynamics Mission Systems is hosting a Virtual Career Fair for our Space Systems Engineering team in Scottsdale, Arizona — and we're actively hiring across multiple levels. When: May 20, 2026 | 11AM – 1PM MST We're looking for engineers in: ✅ Space Systems Engineering ✅ FPGA ASIC Design ✅ Systems RF Integration & Test ✅ Radiation Effects Engineering ✅ Digital Design & Signal Processing ✅ Deputy Program Management ✅ Embedded Software Engineering Security clearance is obtainable, so if you have the skills, we want to talk to you. This is a rare opportunity to connect directly with our hiring teams, get your questions answered in real time, and explore what it means to work on technology that truly matters. REGISTER TODAY!

  • #SOFWEEK2026 | Stop by General Dynamics Mission Systems’ Booth 933 to explore our secure products portfolio – including our TACLANE High Assurance encryption solutions.   We look forward to discussing how we can secure your mission-critical communications and enable interoperability across coalition and joint force networks at the tactical edge. https://lnkd.in/dMXVYXX5   #TACLANE | #Sectera | #ProtecDAR

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