Embedded Software Architect

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Bloomington, MN • 1h ago

Job Duties Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

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

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.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an Embedded Software Architect for Airborne Systems, you'll partner with business, program, customer, and technology leaders to define practical technical paths that enable delivery of customer commitments. You will establish and guide embedded software architectures, technology roadmaps, and model-based design approaches that help teams develop capable, sustainable solutions across the product lifecycle.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

Developing embedded software architecture and technical roadmaps for complex, mission-critical products.

Leading model-based design, model-based systems engineering, or model-driven development practices that improve engineering-team execution.

Partnering with customers, business leaders, systems engineers, hardware engineers, and program teams to translate mission needs into executable technical strategies.

What sets you apart:

Strategic technical leader who connects customer needs, business priorities, technology investments, and product-delivery plans.

Demonstrated success developing and evolving embedded software architectures for real-time, safety-critical, or high-reliability systems.

Ability to define technology roadmaps, assess emerging technologies, and guide investment decisions that strengthen current and future programs.

Practical experience leading model-based design approaches that improve design quality, traceability, simulation, verification, and reuse.

Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to explain technical tradeoffs, influence decisions, and secure alignment across technical and business stakeholders.

Collaborative team player who enables engineers and technical leads through architecture guidance, coaching, standards, and reusable engineering practices.

Creative problem solver who turns ambiguous customer and technology challenges into actionable, technically sound plans.

Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

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 On Site / Hybrid.

While on-site, you will be a part of the Bloomington, Minnesota facility.

LI-Hybrid

LI-JH1

Target salary range: USD $165,362.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr. 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.

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

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

Minimum Education Required Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required 8 - 20 years

Shift First (Day)

Number of Openings 1

Public Transportation Accessible Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply No

Physical Required Yes

Drug Test Required Yes

Compensation $165,362.00 - $175,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code 55431

Job Type Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2026-75000

Job Benefits

Not specified

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