Systems Requirements and Architecture Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Systems Requirements and Architecture Manager

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: Senior

Requisition ID: 17162017

Description: About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Requirements and Architecture Manager to lead a talented team of engineers in the development and management of system and subsystem requirements, system architecture, and verification/testing processes. This role combines technical expertise with strong leadership and administrative skills to ensure the successful execution of complex engineering projects.

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

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
• Competitive base pay.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Hybrid work schedule may be available.
• 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.

Responsibilities to Anticipate this Role

The Systems Requirements and Architecture Manager will be responsible for managing a staff with four (4) area managers to development system and subsystem requirements, requirements traceability and compliance assessment, coordinate System level Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVPR) activities, development of the Systems Architecture (Power, Controls, Ethernet Network, and Video Architecture), management of HW/SW interface control documents (ICDs), and verification/test of system requirements.

The Leadership and Administrative Role responsibilities will include:

• Provide overall leadership to a team, including four (4) area managers.
• Assign tasks, responsibilities, and priorities to individuals and teams.
• Manage indirect budgets and oversee required training for employees.
• Manage the staffing demands as needed.
• Lead bid and proposal activities for new projects.
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes, safety practices, and training plans.
• Review and approve timecards, travel requests, and expense reports.
• Work with employees on setting their performance goals, conduct performance reviews, and manage the yearly compensation cycle for all individuals in the reporting structure.

The Technical responsibilities will include:

• Oversee and coordinate systems requirements and architecture development using tools such as DOORS and Cameo.
• Manage the creation and traceability of system and subsystem requirements, specifications, and verification plans.
• Lead the development of use cases, function lists, and states and models.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of subsystem requirements and design documents (SSDD/SRS).
• Coordinate the development of activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, and interface block diagrams.
• Manage requirement verification activities, including Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Vehicle.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of interface diagrams, including 1-wire and 2-wire schematics (Cameo/Capital).
• Manage the Interface Message Library Database (Ethernet and CAN bus).
• Collaborate with the Harness Group to develop and maintain hardware/software interface control documents (ICDs).
• Oversee the development of power requirements, specifications, and architecture:
• Manage/Coordinate development of power requirement / Specifications
• Manage/Coordinate development of power architecture / SSDD Input
• Manage/Coordinate development of power verification / SIL testing

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required (System Engineering preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years related experience.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, processes, and products.
• Previous experience with systems requirements, systems architecture, design reviews, verification/test activities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-discipline team environment.
• Strong decision-making skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel when needed up to 15%
• Ability to multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines, and build strong team relationships with members of the communications and strategy teams
• Microsoft Office experience including PowerPoint, Excel, etc
• Experience working with military vehicles or in a defense-related environment desired.

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)
• This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.

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.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Requirements and Architecture Manager to lead a talented team of engineers in the development and management of system and subsystem requirements, system architecture, and verification/testing processes. This role combines technical expertise with strong leadership and administrative skills to ensure the successful execution of complex engineering projects.

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

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
• Competitive base pay.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Hybrid work schedule may be available.
• 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.

Responsibilities to Anticipate this Role

The Systems Requirements and Architecture Manager will be responsible for managing a staff with four (4) area managers to development system and subsystem requirements, requirements traceability and compliance assessment, coordinate System level Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVPR) activities, development of the Systems Architecture (Power, Controls, Ethernet Network, and Video Architecture), management of HW/SW interface control documents (ICDs), and verification/test of system requirements.

The Leadership and Administrative Role responsibilities will include:

• Provide overall leadership to a team, including four (4) area managers.
• Assign tasks, responsibilities, and priorities to individuals and teams.
• Manage indirect budgets and oversee required training for employees.
• Manage the staffing demands as needed.
• Lead bid and proposal activities for new projects.
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes, safety practices, and training plans.
• Review and approve timecards, travel requests, and expense reports.
• Work with employees on setting their performance goals, conduct performance reviews, and manage the yearly compensation cycle for all individuals in the reporting structure.

The Technical responsibilities will include:

• Oversee and coordinate systems requirements and architecture development using tools such as DOORS and Cameo.
• Manage the creation and traceability of system and subsystem requirements, specifications, and verification plans.
• Lead the development of use cases, function lists, and states and models.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of subsystem requirements and design documents (SSDD/SRS).
• Coordinate the development of activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, and interface block diagrams.
• Manage requirement verification activities, including Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Vehicle.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of interface diagrams, including 1-wire and 2-wire schematics (Cameo/Capital).
• Manage the Interface Message Library Database (Ethernet and CAN bus).
• Collaborate with the Harness Group to develop and maintain hardware/software interface control documents (ICDs).
• Oversee the development of power requirements, specifications, and architecture:
• Manage/Coordinate development of power requirement / Specifications
• Manage/Coordinate development of power architecture / SSDD Input
• Manage/Coordinate development of power verification / SIL testing

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required (System Engineering preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years related experience.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, processes, and products.
• Previous experience with systems requirements, systems architecture, design reviews, verification/test activities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-discipline team environment.
• Strong decision-making skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel when needed up to 15%
• Ability to multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines, and build strong team relationships with members of the communications and strategy teams
• Microsoft Office experience including PowerPoint, Excel, etc
• Experience working with military vehicles or in a defense-related environment desired.

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)
• This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.

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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