General Dynamics Mission Systems · 5 hours ago
Autonomous Maritime Platforms - Systems Architect Lead
Taunton, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$209K/yr - $232K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. They are seeking a Systems Architect Lead for one of the Navy’s top Unmanned Systems programs, responsible for leading a team of engineers and driving the technical solution from development to production.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
As the systems architect you will be responsible for the overall technical solution, leading a team of highly skilled cross functional engineers, from development through prototype and transition to production, driving the programs objectives while identifying and mitigating high-level risks
You will be a member of the distinguished engineering leadership team driving execution of current and future iterations of critical systems supporting national defense
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience
Department of Defense Top 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
Preferred
Expansive background in the maritime domain, platform integration, and systems engineer process, concepts, and principles
Extensive knowledge of unmanned systems, systems of systems, technologies, principles, theories and concepts including vehicle design, development, hydrodynamics, hull structure and materials as well as practical experience with integration and test
Experience leading a large team of cross discipline engineers through rapid system design and implementation, shaping the operation and execution of program objective and milestones
Experience working or leading Research & Development (R&D) initiatives and driving the development of business opportunities
Experience working with the Navy program office, technical warrant holders, weapon and safety review boards, and test range planning and execution
Proven communication and ability to interface with internal and customer leadership, lead technical meetings, and navigate through challenges as they arise
Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading program technical solutions and applying advance principles of engineering and management to solve problems involving the development of complex technology
Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
A passion for innovation and creating groundbreaking solutions in a growing maritime domain
Detailed oriented project planning and task management working across multi-discipline teams
Fosters an environment to motivate and push for professional development for yourself and others
Influential and decisive leadership to direct the technical strategy across the program and organization
Benefits
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
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Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
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