Senior Systems Architect

Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a 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:Role includes Architecting Solutions for Airborne Multi-Function Processors, Display Systems, and Communications Systems. Role includes both pursuit and program execution. What you bring to the table:Experience designing and developing embedded hardware/software-based solutionsCollaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideasWhat sets you apart:Creative thinker with demonstrated success understanding customer operational scenarios and then using that to architect solutionsExperience in a multidisciplinary team including hardware, software, FPGA and cyber-security expertsExceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideasExperience defining Ethernet based solutionsKnowledge of open systems standards like SOSA, VPX, OMS and Avionics interfaces.MBSE Modeling experience and a commitment to learnIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovationOur 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 nation’s securityFlexible 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 moreSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefitsWorkplace Options:This position is fully on site.While on-site, you will be a part of the Bloomington MN Airborne Systems Team.#LI-Hybrid 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 $165,362.00 - USD $174,405.00 /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 VeteransJob SummaryID: 2026-71016Job Location: US-MN-BloomingtonRequired Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirementsCategory: Engineering-SystemsEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.