Lead Engineer - IEWTPT (Senior Advanced Systems Engineer)

Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 6 years of experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire. 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.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

Required

• 10+ years of experience in software-intensive program leadership, with demonstrated ability to lead large, multi-discipline technical teams
• Proven track record of delivering complex software programs on schedule and to customer expectations
• Experience managing and developing senior technical staff and functional leads
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels — from engineers to senior government leadership
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering principles, including the use of modeling tools (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw) to support system design, integration, and requirements traceability
• Active TS/SCI clearance 

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the single point of accountability for all technical execution across Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Integration & Test, IT, Technical Documentation, Training, and Cybersecurity
• Maintain and evolve the program technical roadmap, setting development direction and ensuring alignment with customer priorities and contract requirements
• Drive architectural decisions and resolve complex cross-discipline technical challenges
• Ensure software releases are delivered on schedule and meet quality standards
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

People Leadership

• Serve as the Lead Systems Engineer for the program while also coordinating 5 senior functional leads (SIT/IT, Tech Docs, Training, Software, Cybersecurity), with overall team responsibility for 30–40 personnel
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across all functional areas
• Develop and mentor technical staff, identifying growth opportunities and building organizational capability

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, stakeholders, and end users — building deep relationships and maintaining a thorough understanding of operational needs
• Conduct software demonstrations, technical briefings, and training for audiences ranging from end users to senior government leadership (General Officer / SES level)
• Translate diverse and evolving customer requests into actionable technical direction, consistently delivering more value than expected
• Actively support new business efforts by representing technical capabilities and identifying opportunities for program growth

Program Performance

• Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM), owning the planning and execution of assigned control accounts and maintaining accountability for cost and schedule performance
• Monitor program health metrics, identify variances early, and drive corrective actions as needed
• Maintain transparency with program management and customers on performance trends

Continuous Improvement

• Actively solicit and act on user feedback, driving prioritization of fixes, documentation updates, and retraining as needed
• Identify and implement process improvements across engineering, integration, and delivery workflows

What sets you apart:

• Experience in the Intelligence and/or Electronic Warfare domain (SIGINT, EW systems, military simulation/training)
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition and program execution processes
• Experience supporting or leading business development activities in a technical capacity
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering principles, including the use of modeling tools (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw) to support system design, integration, and requirements traceability
• Master's degree in a relevant technical or leadership field
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements
• Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

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
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• 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 Hybrid/Flex as desired. Some regular meetings occur in the Orlando office, so must be able to attend in person as needed.
While on-site, you will be a part of the GDMS Orlando engineering group.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans