Senior Systems Architect

Responsibilities for this Position

Senior Systems Architect

ID: 2026-75404
US-Telework-Telework US-MN-Bloomington
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 10/6/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree in Engineering, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required 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 an Sr Architect for GDs Airborne Systems business, you will develop solutions for Multi-Function Processor Systems, Storage Systems, and/or Stores Management Systems SMS). Role includes both pursuit and program execution.

What you bring to the table:

• Experience designing and developing embedded hardware/software-based solutions
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Experience translating customer needs into Product Planning and roadmaps

What sets you apart:

• • Creative thinker with demonstrated success understanding customer operational scenarios and then using that to architect solutions
  • Experience in a multidisciplinary team including hardware, software, FPGA and cyber-security experts
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
  • Knowledge of COTS modules for SBC, FPGA, Graphics, Wave Forms, and Switches
  • Knowledge of open systems like AMS GRA, SOSA, VPX, OMS and Avionics interfaces.
  • MBSE Modeling experience

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 $200,723.00 - USD $222,678.00 /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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