System Architect Engineer

Company: General Dynamics Land Systems
Location: Sterling Heights
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

About the Role:
The System Architect is responsible for the following key functions as part of the development of the System Architecture of a Ground Combat Vehicle.
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.Hybrid/Onsite: Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 80%.
What We Offer:Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track
  Responsibilities to Anticipate:
  • This role will with be responsible for what computing resources will be needed.
  • Will design the video architecture for the vehicle.
  • Designs the network architecture used for the vehicle.
  • Designs the time synchronization strategy to be used.
  • Will work with team on evaluating the needs for the power architecture to be used.
  • Defines the key component interfaces (CI) and maintains the data source.
  • Designs for redundancy and failover.
  • Provides Cross functional support to other Integrated Product Teams and departments.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    Position Requirements:
    Qualifications Sought:
    • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, Electrical Engineering desired.
    • 7 years related engineering experience sought but will consider fewer years with advanced degree.
    • Experience with developing system requirements, system specifications, requirement traceability, requirements compliance preferred.
    • Strong skills in the development of a System Architecture that is compliant to the System Requirements and System Design Definition.
    • Capital Enterprise Experience (or similar software tool) required.
    • Ability to develop a system model and system architecture using SysML preferred.
      Additional Information / Desired Experience
      • This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
      • This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
      • Work experience in the Defense Industry, and working with the US government as a customer.
      • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required Works well in team and individually
      • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required
      • Able to work in office, shop, test lab, and test site environments, and in vehicles.
        GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer. General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At GDLS, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a safe space, which empowers our team members to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We welcome all diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we see the value in creating a dynamic environment of diverse culture preference. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to working with and providing accommodations to individuals with a disability. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation due to disability for any part of the application or hiring process may contact benefits@gdls.com for assistance. Determination of requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

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