Hardware/Systems Senior Architect Avionics Computers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in systems engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Agile experience preferred.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is obtainable within 24 months. Applicants selected may 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
A Relocation package may be available for this position.
General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Hardware/Systems senior architect. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.
Successful candidates will have hardware systems architecture experience as well as an electronic module design and/or FPGA design background.
Candidates must have in-depth technical knowledge in the following areas:
Interface Technology:
10GigE
PCIe
Fibre Channel
1553
Display IO (DVI/Display Port/HDMI/ARICN 818/etc.)
Processor Technology:
X86 (Xeon, i7)
PPC
ARM
FPGA:
Altera
Xilinx
Microsemi
Avionics Design
System design for a rugged environment
Requirements creation/allocation experience
Familiar with tactical Embedded computing platforms including OpenVPX modules and backplanes
Familiar with interfaces including 10/40/100Gig Ethernet (optical and copper), serial Front Panel Data Port (sFPDP), serial interfaces (RS-232/SDLC), INS/IMU systems and interfaces, FPGA design including DSP functions and advanced networking
Familiarity with COTS module vendors
Familiarity with cooling approaches including air-cooled, liquid-cooled, air flow through and liquid flow through
Familiarity with power conversion from 270 VDC, 115 VAC/400Hz single- and three-phase
Works independently as well as in a cross-functional team environment
Communication skills: ability to communicate with quality, integrity and respect in a way that inspires others and encourages innovation and possibilities; ability to receive messages by telephone, in person, electronically and in writing; ask questions and rephrase statements to clarify meaning; ability to read, interpret and comprehend complex and verbal instructions; communicate across organizational levels; proficient English reading level to understand technical terminology used within the organization
Time Management & Organizational skills: flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments; ability to manage multiple projects and tasks; ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellence Behaviors: remain engaged, proactive and positive even in tough circumstances; own assignments and be fully accountable for their success; align actions, behaviors and conversations to what matters most; bring out the best in others and recognize the value in every person's contributions; ability to work independently being proactive to resolve work issues or notify supervisor of resources needed; ability to coordinate with other employees and as part of a team.
Preferred:
RF system integration including RF signal chain analysis, antennae (including phased arrays), tuners, filters, amplifiers and ADC/DAC.
Optical systems experience including hyper-spectral imagers, LIDAR, EO/IR systems.