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Position Title: Systems Data Architect
Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Sterling Heights
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance
Career Level: Mid-Career
Requisition ID: 15427074
Date Posted: Jan 13, 2025
Description: About the Role
As a Systems Data Architect you will focus on the development of advanced vehicle electronics software data architectures for ground combat vehicles. This will include a focus on researching, studying, designing and executing advanced concepts which will enable GDLS to successfully capture, execute, and grow US-based programs of record, and also position this set of emerging technologies to compete and grow in international markets.
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.
What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
- Competitive base pay.
- 401k Match (6%)
- 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 for this Role (Specific tasks include but are not limited to and under the guidance of senior engineers)
- Lead software data design and development efforts regarding a mix of advanced capabilities, including but not limited to
- Embedded Controller Development
- Software Architecture Decisions
- Support services / APIs
- Work with vendors/partners to integrate functionality of their systems/subsystems seemingly onto GDLS platforms
- Understanding of feature/systems requirements and the ability to translate the requirements into validation test procedures and use cases
- Provide direction for team members including technology roadmaps and mentorship
- Generate documentation, software code and other artifacts for technology transfer to production programs
- Participate in internal and customer demonstrations
- Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, operational performance requirements, and design of the overall system
- Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and assess solutions to defects
- Conduct research and evaluation of emerging techniques regarding software architectures, methodologies, and integration strategies
Qualifications Sought - Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related technical field desired. Associates degree with relevant experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
- 5-7 years of applicable experience
- Experience with Time Sensitive Network (TSN) architectures
- Experience with ground combat vehicle network architecture designs
- Data Distribution Service (DDS) experience
- Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler
- Experience with NGVA (NATO Ground Vehicle Architecture) data model
- Experience with UKGVA (UK Ground Vehicle Architecture) data model
- Experience with hardware that adheres to military standards
- Experience with User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
- Multicast network experience
- Ability to multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines, and build strong team relationship with members of the communications and strategy teams
- Microsoft Office experience including PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
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)
- The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work overtime when required
- Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
- Ability to travel (mostly domestic, some international) up to 15%
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. 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 General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role
As a Systems Data Architect you will focus on the development of advanced vehicle electronics software data architectures for ground combat vehicles. This will include a focus on researching, studying, designing and executing advanced concepts which will enable GDLS to successfully capture, execute, and grow US-based programs of record, and also position this set of emerging technologies to compete and grow in international markets.
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.
What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
- Competitive base pay.
- 401k Match (6%)
- 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 for this Role (Specific tasks include but are not limited to and under the guidance of senior engineers)
- Lead software data design and development efforts regarding a mix of advanced capabilities, including but not limited to
- Embedded Controller Development
- Software Architecture Decisions
- Support services / APIs
- Work with vendors/partners to integrate functionality of their systems/subsystems seemingly onto GDLS platforms
- Understanding of feature/systems requirements and the ability to translate the requirements into validation test procedures and use cases
- Provide direction for team members including technology roadmaps and mentorship
- Generate documentation, software code and other artifacts for technology transfer to production programs
- Participate in internal and customer demonstrations
- Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, operational performance requirements, and design of the overall system
- Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and assess solutions to defects
- Conduct research and evaluation of emerging techniques regarding software architectures, methodologies, and integration strategies
Qualifications Sought - Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related technical field desired. Associates degree with relevant experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
- 5-7 years of applicable experience
- Experience with Time Sensitive Network (TSN) architectures
- Experience with ground combat vehicle network architecture designs
- Data Distribution Service (DDS) experience
- Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler
- Experience with NGVA (NATO Ground Vehicle Architecture) data model
- Experience with UKGVA (UK Ground Vehicle Architecture) data model
- Experience with hardware that adheres to military standards
- Experience with User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
- Multicast network experience
- Ability to multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines, and build strong team relationship with members of the communications and strategy teams
- Microsoft Office experience including PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
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)
- The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work overtime when required
- Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
- Ability to travel (mostly domestic, some international) up to 15%
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. 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 General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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