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Position Title: Digital Enterprise Architect
Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Sterling Heights
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance
Career Level: Mid-Career
Requisition ID: 16108919
Description: GDLS is seeking an individual who is excited to join General Dynamics Land Systems and assist in delivering world class solutions to our warfighters. We are looking for the attitude, aptitude, and passion to drive innovation and exceed our customer needs. Need a strong thought leader who will champion innovative solutions. This will be a meaningful professional experience in an industry where you can have a positive impact our company and our country's military.
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer: Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
- competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (6%)
- Educational Assistance
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
- On-going learning opportunities within a rewarding work environment
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track
About/Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role: As a member of the Digital Engineering team, which supports Digital Transformation at GDLS, the Digital Enterprise Architect will strategize, develop, deploy, and assist in providing GDLS an Integrated Digital Enterprise Environment (IDEE). Focus will be on the digital enterprise ecosystem and connecting the tools, data, and people across engineering and other enterprise organizations. A key component will be developing digital threads across defined Authoritative Sources of Truths (ASoTs). The Digital Enterprise Architect will collaborate with engineering, Information Technology (IT), and other GDLS organizations to enhance current connectivity and implement new systems and connection across multiple entities to unite and deliver on a common goal.
Responsibilities: - Enhance our Integrated Digital Enterprise Environment (IDEE) by working with engineering organizations, IT, and other organizations to grow the connected set of tools and data
- Collaborate with engineering departments and technology stakeholders to understand specific challenges and capturing software function with details on data input/output with connecting systems
- Transform manual processes into automated process where applicable, and document new processes
- Identify risks and gaps in development of the IDEE
- Operate in an agile mindset and adapt to a fast-changing environment
- Review technical support strategies, integrations, virtualization, and storage
- Support roadmap development and oversite
Qualifications Sought : - Bachelor degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or other technical degrees. Other degrees within computer science, data science, or a related field can be applicable with relevant experience.
- 10 + years experience needed
- Systems Engineering experience highly desired.
- Candidate will need a mindset for program execution
- Strong understanding of engineering data and digital engineering tools
- Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) experience using Cameo/MagicDraw
- Solid facilitation skills
- Strong knowledge management skills
- Ability to articulate vision
- Experience with implementing digital engineering ecosystems
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral/presentation and written communication skills in both technical and non-technical language.
- Strong leadership, project and team building skills - ability to lead teams and drive projects and initiatives by working effectively with others
- Solid understanding of engineering disciplines within design and test, including hardware and software development
- Ability to identify and define gaps and risks in systems configuration
- Ability to navigate application owners and vendors for data gathering efforts
- Be a strategist with strong analytical skills
Additional Information / Desired Experience - This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
- Previous experience in the defense sector desired
- Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required. Works well in team and individually
- Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required
- Limited travel (<10%) may occur
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
GDLS is seeking an individual who is excited to join General Dynamics Land Systems and assist in delivering world class solutions to our warfighters. We are looking for the attitude, aptitude, and passion to drive innovation and exceed our customer needs. Need a strong thought leader who will champion innovative solutions. This will be a meaningful professional experience in an industry where you can have a positive impact our company and our country's military.
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer: Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
- competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (6%)
- Educational Assistance
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
- On-going learning opportunities within a rewarding work environment
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track
About/Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role: As a member of the Digital Engineering team, which supports Digital Transformation at GDLS, the Digital Enterprise Architect will strategize, develop, deploy, and assist in providing GDLS an Integrated Digital Enterprise Environment (IDEE). Focus will be on the digital enterprise ecosystem and connecting the tools, data, and people across engineering and other enterprise organizations. A key component will be developing digital threads across defined Authoritative Sources of Truths (ASoTs). The Digital Enterprise Architect will collaborate with engineering, Information Technology (IT), and other GDLS organizations to enhance current connectivity and implement new systems and connection across multiple entities to unite and deliver on a common goal.
Responsibilities: - Enhance our Integrated Digital Enterprise Environment (IDEE) by working with engineering organizations, IT, and other organizations to grow the connected set of tools and data
- Collaborate with engineering departments and technology stakeholders to understand specific challenges and capturing software function with details on data input/output with connecting systems
- Transform manual processes into automated process where applicable, and document new processes
- Identify risks and gaps in development of the IDEE
- Operate in an agile mindset and adapt to a fast-changing environment
- Review technical support strategies, integrations, virtualization, and storage
- Support roadmap development and oversite
Qualifications Sought : - Bachelor degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or other technical degrees. Other degrees within computer science, data science, or a related field can be applicable with relevant experience.
- 10 + years experience needed
- Systems Engineering experience highly desired.
- Candidate will need a mindset for program execution
- Strong understanding of engineering data and digital engineering tools
- Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) experience using Cameo/MagicDraw
- Solid facilitation skills
- Strong knowledge management skills
- Ability to articulate vision
- Experience with implementing digital engineering ecosystems
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral/presentation and written communication skills in both technical and non-technical language.
- Strong leadership, project and team building skills - ability to lead teams and drive projects and initiatives by working effectively with others
- Solid understanding of engineering disciplines within design and test, including hardware and software development
- Ability to identify and define gaps and risks in systems configuration
- Ability to navigate application owners and vendors for data gathering efforts
- Be a strategist with strong analytical skills
Additional Information / Desired Experience - This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
- Previous experience in the defense sector desired
- Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required. Works well in team and individually
- Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required
- Limited travel (<10%) may occur
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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