Systems Architect
General Dynamics Information Technology•Chantilly, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Architect Sr Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. We’re seeking a senior‑level Systems Architect to lead the design of complex, multi‑component systems and ensure they meet rigorous technical, integration, and performance requirements.
Requirements
- 10+ years of systems engineering experience.
- 5+ years serving as lead architect for complex solutions spanning hardware, software, and external system integrations.
- Strong requirements engineering background.
- Authored and managed 15+ sets of functional and non-functional system requirements with full traceability using tools such as DOORS or Jama.
- Developed and maintained 10+ Interface Control Documents (ICDs) covering protocols, data contracts, timing, and error handling.
- Led 5+ cross-team interface adjudications to resolution.
- Led 3+ full verification and validation cycles, including system integration testing, acceptance testing, regression strategy, and documented defect metrics.
- Applied formal architecture methods (MBSE/SysML, N2 diagrams, state models, trade studies) on at least two major programs.
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science or equivalent education.
- Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance.
- US citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and business needs.
- Creative problem solver with strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
- Knowledge of industry architecture standards and best practices.
- Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, CISA, or Certified Enterprise Architect.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of complex, multi-component systems.
- Ensure systems meet rigorous technical, integration, and performance requirements.
- Author and manage system requirements with full traceability.
- Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) covering protocols, data contracts, timing, and error handling.
- Lead cross-team interface adjudications to resolution.
- Lead full verification and validation cycles, including system integration testing, acceptance testing, and regression strategy.
- Document defect metrics.
- Apply formal architecture methods (MBSE/SysML, N2 diagrams, state models, trade studies) on major programs.
- Deliver measurable improvements such as reduced integration rework or shortened integration timelines.
Benefits
- AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
