Autonomous Maritime Platforms - Systems Architect Lead

General Dynamics Mission Systems • MA-Taunton, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• driving execution of current and future iterations of critical systems supporting national defense

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level