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What you will do
- Architect radio communication systems tailored for military applications, ensuring interoperability, security, and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and logistics, to integrate radio systems into broader military platforms.
What sets you apart
- Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle
- Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
- Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
What you need
Education Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems 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. Agile experience preferred.
Clearance Requirements
Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. 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 have
- Programming languages such as Rust, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, C, C++
- FPGA Design, HDL (Verilog or VHDL)
- Knowledge of AMD FPGA/SoC devices.
- Advanced Linux operating systems knowledge (Drivers, networking, system services, etc.)
- Multi-threaded and multi-core programming
- Network protocols and socket programming
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 has the ability to either be fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex. While on-site, you will be a part of the Colorado Spring, CO or Ft. Wayne, Indiana team.
Role and position objectives
As a Senior RF Systems Architect Engineer for Advanced Electronics Systems, you’ll lead a cross functional team responsible for envisioning and realizing the next generation of tactical radios and GPS/Navigation solutions for the US Armed Forces.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
- Strong understanding of military communication protocols, frequency allocation, and secure communications.
- Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) technologies.
- Proficiency in design and simulation tools for RF and communication systems (e.g., MATLAB, RF Toolbox).
Pay and benefits
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 $192,568.00 - USD $213,631.00 /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!
Legal notes
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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