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General Dynamics Land Systems

Software Area Manager

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About GDLS:
General Dynamics Land Systems builds the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance and future-ready modernization for customers around the world.

Join the people who design, build and advance the systems that protect those who protect us. Our teams see beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose.

Let's shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.
AbouttheRole:
ThisroleisresponsibleformanagingalloftheactivitiesandpersonnelinourSoftwareEngineeringorganization.

Functionsincludemiddlewareapplications(coordinationacrossthevehicle,powercontrol,statesandmodes)andfirepower(allturretinterfaces).
Responsibilities/Assignments:
ThisroleisresponsibleforprovidingleadershipandtechnicaldirectiontooursoftwareMiddlewareapplicationsandFirepowersoftwareengineersthatdevelopanddeliverhighqualityworkthatgoesintoourcombatvehicles.

Willconductinterviews,hireandmentornewemployeesensuringthetechnicallycompetencyissuccessfulinordertoexecuteprojects.

LeadstheproductdevelopmentandintegrationactivitiesfortheMiddlewareapplicationsandFirepowerarea.

Ensuresthatthesoftwareisdesignedanddevelopedusingindustrystandardmethodsalongwithensuringthecodequality,performancestabilityandsecuritymeasures.

Providesguidanceonthehardwarerequirementsandspecificationsofthedesigndescriptionsperthecustomer'sspecs.

EnsuresthattheSAR(SpecialAccessRequirements),MilitaryStandards(DoD)andCDRL(ContractDataRequirementsList)arefollowedandincompliance.

Managessectionbudgetsandtimeframeschedulestoensuredeliverablesaremet,ontimeandwithinbudgetedcosts.

Isresponsibleforthecoordinationandassignmentoftasksfortheareasoftwareengineersaligningdutieswithexperiencelevelandskillsets.

Ensuresthatallofthesoftwaretoolsandtrainingforstaffismet.

Reviewsmanpowerdemandsandensuresaccuracyandstaffingcommitmentsaremet.

Performsquarterlyandyearlyperformancereviewsofpersonnelandconductsstaffmeetings.

Createsanenvironmentofteamworkandinter-groupcoordinationamongststaff.

WilladdresspersonnelissuesasrequiredinaccordancewiththeGDLSCodeofEthics.

Supportstheprogramleadsinachievingteamcommitmentswhenneeded.

Developsandtracksdepartmentmetrics.

Involvementandinputwithproposalsforcustomersalongwithpresentationswhenneeded.

Participatesintechnicalandprogramreviewsregardingvehiclesandsoftware.

MaybeinvolvedwithISOandCMMIauditsandcertificationsalongwithfollowingdepartmentandGDLSprocesses.
ThisRolealsohasPeopleLeaderResponsibilities:
Reviewsmanpowerdemandsandensuresaccuracyandstaffingcommitmentsaremet.

Willconductinterviews,hireandmentornewemployeesensuringthetechnicallycompetencyissuccessfulinordertoexecuteprojects.

Performsquarterlyandyearlyperformancereviewsofpersonnelandconductsstaffmeetings.

Createsanenvironmentofteamworkandinter-groupcoordinationamongststaff.

WilladdresspersonnelissuesasrequiredinaccordancewiththeGDLSCodeofEthics.

Createaworkenvironmentthatisorientedtoproductqualityandcustomersatisfaction.

Performsotherdutiesasassigned,toincludeactingasprimarySoftwareLeadonindividualsoftwareprojects.

MinimumQualifications/WhatyoumusthaveBachelorofScienceinComputerScience,ComputerEngineeringorsimilarengineeringdiscipline.

MBAaplus.10yearsplusofworkrelatedexperience,3plusinamanagementrolepreferred.

ExpertlevelinMicrosoftOfficesuiteapplications.

KnowledgeandusesupportingLinux,UnixandutilizingcodemanagementtoolsGITandBitbucket,Java,C#,C++,CPython,QTKnowledgeofISO9001/ISO14001,OHSAS18001andCMMIstandards.

ExperiencewithEVMS(EarnedValueMeasurementSystems)Beaself-starterandworkinginafastpacedenvironmentThecandidatewillneedtohavestrongwrittenandoralcommunicationskills.
BonusRequirements:
Advanceddegree(MS,PhD)inSoftwareEngineering,ComputerScience,ComputerEngineering,ElectricalEngineering,orRoboticsEngineeringExperienceworkingwithorinamilitaryorfederalenvironmentExperiencewithCyberSecurityprinciplesandimplementationconsiderationsExperiencemanaginganAgilesoftwarebacklogFamiliaritywithModelBasedEngineering(SysML,UML,etc.)andtools
FamiliaritywiththeuseofHypervisorsandcontainers AdditionalInformation:
Duetothenatureofthework,USCitizenshipisrequired.

Nosponsorshipoffered.

Mustbeabletoobtain/holdsecretclearance.

PriorexperienceworkingongroundbasedMilitaryVehiclesdesired.

Abletobringcontinuousimprovementprocessesandmethodologiestotheposition.

Abletoworkovertimewhenrequired.

Limitedtravelmayberequired. GDLSconsidersfactorssuchas,scope/responsibilitiesoftheposition,candidateexperience,education/trainingbackground,inadditiontolocalmarketcomparableandbusinessconsiderationswhenextendinganoffer.
WhatWeOffer:
WeofferaTotalRewardspackagethatisImpactfulandbuiltforyouHealthcareincludingmedical,dental,vision,HSAandFlexSpendingCompetitivebasepayandincentivepaythatrewardsindividualandteamperformance,andcomprehensivebenefits401kmatchupto(6%)Educationalassistance9-80 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... For full info follow application link. General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance