Senior Systems Architect in Sudbury, Massachusetts at Mission Systems

Senior Systems Architect

ID: 2026-75327
US-Telework-Telework US-MN-Bloomington
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 10/2/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Sr Systems Architect for Airborne Systems, you’ll work closely with our defense customers to solve their most challenging problems. Includes Architecting Solutions for Multi-Function Processors and Stores Management Systems. Role includes both pursuit and program execution.

What you bring to the table:

• Experience designing and developing embedded hardware/software-based solutions
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Experience translating customer needs into Product Planning and roadmaps

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinker with demonstrated success understanding customer operational scenarios and then using that to architect solutions
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team including hardware, software, FPGA and cyber-security experts
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Knowledge of COTS modules for SBC, FPGA, Graphics, Wave Forms, and Switches
• Knowledge of open systems standards like SOSA, VPX, OMS and Avionics interfaces.
• MBSE Modeling experience and or a commitment to learn

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• 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 remote/telework, or fully on-site, OR Hybrid/Flex.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Airborne Systems Bloomington MN facility

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $157,487.00 - USD $174,713.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

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

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