Principal Software Architect

General Dynamics

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Location
Sterling Heights, MI
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5 days ago
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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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The Principal Software Architect at General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) in Sterling Heights, MI is a senior-level role responsible for shaping the company’s software architecture vision. This visionary leader develops a comprehensive strategy that maximizes commonality and interoperability across GDLS platforms, aligning technology choices with business objectives and initiatives such as MOSA, FACE, and GVA. The architect chairs the Global Software Architecture Strategy Work Group to define enterprise-wide architectural standards using tools like UML/SysML (Cameo) and promotes open standards and agile development practices. Key responsibilities include mentoring a geographically dispersed team, driving innovation through strategic reuse, and ensuring alignment with long-term program roadmaps and customer needs. Essential skills encompass deep expertise in software frameworks, cybersecurity, data architecture, and model-based systems engineering.

Skills

SysML UML Cameo DDS CI/CD Agile Python Java Kubernetes Docker AWS Azure Git JIRA Confluence MOSA FACE GVA Open Standards Virtualization Static Analysis Automated Testing

What you'll do

  • Define and implement a cohesive software architecture vision supporting GDLS's strategic goals.
  • Establish criteria for consistent, scalable, secure, and high-quality software across all programs.
  • Drive adoption of modular, reusable, maintainable software solutions to meet changing mission requirements.
  • Lead governance and continuous improvement of software design processes aligned with long-term roadmaps.
  • Mentor software architects and engineers, promoting technical excellence and strategic thinking.

What we're looking for

  • Deep expertise in software architecture, cybersecurity frameworks, and design patterns.
  • Experience in model-based systems engineering (SysML/UML) and data architecture.
  • Ability to develop and govern enterprise-wide software architecture strategies.
  • Strong mentorship skills for guiding technical teams across multiple sites.
  • Knowledge of open standards and tools like DDS, containerization, and virtualization.
  • Capability to drive innovation and strategic reuse in defense technology solutions.

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