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# Embedded Software Architect

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Bloomington, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,362.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Model-Driven Development
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88379926/1

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 years relevant experience., Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance. Applicants selected will 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., * Developing embedded software architecture and technical roadmaps for complex, mission-critical products.

 * Leading model-based design, model-based systems engineering, or model-driven development practices that improve engineering-team execution.
 * Partnering with customers, business leaders, systems engineers, hardware engineers, and program teams to translate mission needs into executable technical strategies.

What sets you apart:

 * Strategic technical leader who connects customer needs, business priorities, technology investments, and product-delivery plans.
 * Demonstrated success developing and evolving embedded software architectures for real-time, safety-critical, or high-reliability systems.
 * Ability to define technology roadmaps, assess emerging technologies, and guide investment decisions that strengthen current and future programs.
 * Practical experience leading model-based design approaches that improve design quality, traceability, simulation, verification, and reuse.
 * Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to explain technical tradeoffs, influence decisions, and secure alignment across technical and business stakeholders.
 * Collaborative team player who enables engineers and technical leads through architecture guidance, coaching, standards, and reusable engineering practices.
 * Creative problem solver who turns ambiguous customer and technology challenges into actionable, technically sound plans.
 * Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
 * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.



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