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Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.\nResponsibilities for this Position\nROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:\nAs a C5 Software Architect for a next-generation combat vehicle program, you will provide hands-on architectural and technical leadership for a cross-functional engineering team developing and integrating mission-critical software for a vehicle platform. General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) serves as the C5 (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, and Cyber) and software lead across the vehicle platform, integrating tactical networking, sensor fusion, reconnaissance, unmanned systems, and cyber/electronic warfare capabilities.\nWe encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:\nOwn containerization, packaging, deployment, and orchestration strategy using Kubernetes (including K3s clusters), Helm charts, Docker/Podman/containerd, private container registries, and automated PXE/network-boot provisioning.\nLead hands-on design and development of production-quality tactical applications, reusable backend microservices, and TAKX (as well as ATAK, WinTAK, and TAK Server) plugins and services using C# / .NET, Java, C/C++, and Python in a Linux environment.\nSupport, customize, and maintain embedded Linux operating system images, board support packages (BSPs), kernel/driver configurations, and container-runtime environments using the Yocto Project (OpenEmbedded, BitBake).\nPartner with Systems and Cybersecurity Engineers to drive architectural trade studies, behavioral decomposition, requirements allocation, and interface definition in Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw (SysML activity diagrams, IBDs, and model-backed SRS/IRS requirements).\nWhat sets you apart:\nIndependent technical leader comfortable exercising judgment, autonomy, and decision authority in ambiguous environments to turn operational needs into practical, executable architectures.\nStrong hands-on proficiency in C# (.NET) and Java, along with C/C++ and Python, developing plugins, core services, or tactical C2/situational-awareness integrations for TAKX, ATAK, WinTAK, or TAK Server.\nPractical experience architecting and troubleshooting cloud-native, containerized, and distributed systems using Kubernetes/K3s, Helm charts, Docker/Podman, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and DDS.\nStrong embedded Linux experience, including building and customizing Linux distributions with the Yocto Project (OpenEmbedded, BitBake) and supporting network boot (PXE/DHCP/NFS) on ruggedized hardware (such as OpenVPX).\nAbility to translate system-level MBSE models (Cameo / MagicDraw SysML) and interface definitions into maintainable, modular software designs adhering to MOSA/SOSA standards.\nExperience integrating software with tactical radios/waveforms, EO/IR sensors, UAS feeds, or Electronic Warfare / Counter-UAS systems using military messaging standards.\nProduct-minded architect with a track record of building composable, reusable software services that accelerate customer demonstrations (OTAs) and scale across multiple vehicle and platform programs.\nStrong technical judgment, customer presence, communication, and mentoring skills across multidisciplinary teams.\nAbility to identify responsible uses of approved AI tools (such as MCP-enabled workflows) for engineering productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.\nOur Commitment to You:\nAn exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.\nResearch oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security\nFlexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)\nCompetitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more\nSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits\nWorkplace Options:\nThis position supports On-Site or Hybrid/Flex work arrangements. While on-site, you will support our Systems Integration Lab (SIL) and program facilities on the Taunton, MA campus, as well as some travel to customer sites.\nSalary Note\nThis 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.Combined Salary Range\nUSD $157,487.00 - USD $174,713.00 /Yr.Company Overview\nGeneral 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. 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