Systems Network Architect (5-7 years experience)

General Dynamics Land Systems - Sterling Heights, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Sterling Heights, MI

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a Systems Network Architect, you will focus on the development of advanced vehicle electronics network 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead network design and development efforts regarding a mix of advanced capabilities, including but not limited to Embedded Controller Development, Software Architecture Decisions, and Support services / APIs.
• Work with vendors/partners to integrate functionality of their systems/subsystems seamlessly onto GDLS platforms.
• Understand feature/systems requirements and 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.

Requirements

• 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 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 relationships with members of the communications and strategy teams.
• Microsoft Office experience including PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

Nice-to-haves

• Eligibility to obtain a US security clearance (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).
• Ability 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).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work overtime when required.
• Ability to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
• Ability to travel (mostly domestic, some international) up to 15%.

Benefits

• 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).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.