Senior Systems Architect

Responsibilities for this Position

Senior Systems Architect

ID: 2026-74804

US-MN-Bloomington

Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements

Posted Date: 9/8/2026

Category: Engineering-Systems

Employment Type: Full Time

Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

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

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

As a Senior Architect for GDs Airborne Systems business, you will develop solutions for Multi-Function Processor Systems, Storage Systems, and/or Stores Management Systems (SMS). This role supports both business pursuits and program execution.

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience designing and developing embedded hardware- and software-based solutions
• A collaborative approach and eagerness to provide technical leadership
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence-management skills, with a demonstrated record of securing buy-in for concepts and ideas
• Experience translating customer needs into product plans and technology roadmaps

What Sets You Apart

• A creative mindset, with demonstrated success understanding customer operational scenarios and using those insights to architect effective solutions
• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams that include hardware, software, FPGA, and cybersecurity experts
• Knowledge of COTS modules, including SBCs, FPGAs, graphics, waveforms, and switches
• Knowledge of open-systems standards and interfaces, such as SOSA, VPX, OMS, and avionics interfaces
• MBSE modeling experience, or a demonstrated willingness to learn

Our 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 nations security
• Flexible 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 more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is on site, or Hybrid/Flex or remote

While on-site, you will be a part of the 'Airborne Systems' Engineering Team

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 $192,540.00 - USD $203,069.00 /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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