Autonomous Maritime Platforms - Systems Architect Lead

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.  

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: 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.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

The Autonomous Maritime Platforms business has an immediate opening for a Systems Architect Lead for one of the Navy’s top Unmanned Systems programs. 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. In this role, you will be a member of the distinguished engineering leadership team driving execution of current and future iterations of critical systems supporting national defense.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

What sets you apart:  

• 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.

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development through professional leadership programs, personalized-based development plans, and educational resources.  
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Recognition and Support within a high performing team dedicated to success
• 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 fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex.

While on-site, you will be a part of the Taunton, MA facility [https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/taunton]. Some travel will be required.  

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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