Technical Manager - Systems Engineering - General Dynamics Mission Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire, but must be obtainable within a reasonable period of time as determined by program requirements. 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.

As a Technical Manager - Systems Engineering for the Torpedo Systems Group, you will be responsible for the requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system architecture and design, detail trade studies, systems integration, and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of system, subsystem or system elements with little or no supervision. You will work with the Chief Engineer to make critical decisions on architecture, design, and technology choices and be the technical beacon for the program working with cross functional teams to ensure that customer requirements are correctly analyzed, system requirements are developed and allocated to lower levels (subsystem, elements and components). You will collaborate across the functional teams to resolve issues and recommend solutions to ensure that the system meets requirements with the performance needed for deployment. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• This role is two parts: approximately 10% functional management role and approximately 90% direct charge program role.
• Demonstrate strong strategic and architectural vision.
• Excellent problem-solving and system-thinking abilities.
• Demonstrate leadership skills on complex programs with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, push technological boundaries, lead complex projects, and mentor teams.
• Demonstrate technical excellence in systems engineering. You are viewed as a technical lead with wide experience of a broad range of relevant development technologies, and proven ability to responsibly assess the cost, schedule, and risk in your planning.
• Demonstrated use and understanding of systems engineering strategies, principles, and measures.
• Support the set-up, configuration, and documentation of hardware and software systems under test, including loading software onto multiple devices.
• Support design, development, and implementation of cost-effective procedures for testing and troubleshooting of components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and systems.
• Support development of test plans, test procedures, requirements traceability, test reports, test flow, and test case design and implementation
• Document testing issues and failures and perform analysis of test results.
• Support formal systems acceptance testing activities.
• Present test strategies, plans, and results to internal and external customers
• Support failure investigation activities and failure review board (FRB) meetings.

What sets you apart:

• Technical and management credibility; demonstrated through past experiences.
• Experience in preparation of cost and schedule estimates for design tasks.
• Demonstrated system, hardware, and software integration experience.
• Demonstrated technical excellence in engineering solutions to DoD customer requirements.
• Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.
• Exquisite brokering skills, regularly achieving consensus among stakeholders.
• Collaborating effectively with others; along with building teams that excel through GDMS values.
• Ability to lead and manage a geographically separated team.

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

• This position is ON-SITE in Canonsburg, PA (relocation package/assistance may be available)
• A Hybrid work schedule may be available but will require a minimum of 3 day's per week on-site.

• To learn more about Canonsburg and what this idyllic location has to offer....please visit: https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/charleroi-canonsburg

This 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.
USD $184,888.40 - USD $205,110.60 /Yr.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran