This role pays less than
60%
of similar roles. Most pay
$145,000–$202,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$166k
versus about
$174k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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.
General Dynamics currently has
1123 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$124,093–$150,385
across 984 roles with salary data.
Space Force MUOS Communications Systems Architect provides program-level architecture leadership for the live mission-critical MUOS communications system. The role involves translating customer mission objectives and operational constraints into a coherent technical roadmap, balancing near-term capability delivery with long-term sustainability, cybersecurity, and reliability. Responsibilities include leading trade studies, managing requirements, performing interface definition across ground system domains, and identifying architecture risks related to obsolescence and cyber posture. The successful candidate will utilize tools such as DOORS/DOORS NG, MagicDraw/Cameo, Visio, Draw.io, and Microsoft Office to manage technical baselines and documentation. Key competencies include systems engineering principles, requirements management, and the ability to integrate AI and automation into workflows. This role addresses complex communication system challenges by ensuring infrastructure remains robust against technical risks while meeting critical defense mission objectives for the Space Force.
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