Software Area Manager - Embedded Applications and Firepower

About the Role:

This role is responsible for managing all of the activities and personnel in our Software Engineering organization. Functions include middleware applications (coordination across the vehicle, power control, states and modes) and firepower (all turret interfaces).

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 diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

 Responsibilities/ Assignments

• This role is responsible for providing leadership and technical direction to our software Middleware applications and Firepower software engineers that develop and deliver high quality work that goes into our combat vehicles.
• Will conduct interviews, hire and mentor new employees ensuring the technically competency is successful in order to execute projects.
• Leads the product development and integration activities for the Middleware applications and Firepower area. Ensures that the software is designed and developed using industry standard methods along with ensuring the code quality, performance stability and security measures.
• Provides guidance on the hardware requirements and specifications of the design descriptions per the customer’s specs.
• Ensures that the SAR (Special Access Requirements), Military Standards (DoD) and CDRL (Contract Data Requirements List) are followed and in compliance.
• Manages section budgets and timeframe schedules to ensure deliverables are met, on time and within budgeted costs.
• Is responsible for the coordination and assignment of tasks for the area software engineers aligning duties with experience level and skill sets.
• Ensures that all of the software tools and training for staff is met.
• Reviews manpower demands and ensures accuracy and staffing commitments are met.
• Performs quarterly and yearly performance reviews of personnel and conducts staff meetings. Creates an environment of teamwork and inter-group coordination amongst staff. Will address personnel issues as required in accordance with the GDLS Code of Ethics.
• Supports the program leads in achieving team commitments when needed.
• Develops and tracks department metrics.
• Involvement and input with proposals for customers along with presentations when needed.
• Participates in technical and program reviews regarding vehicles and software.
• May be involved with ISO and CMMI audits and certifications along with following department and GDLS processes.

This Role also has People Leader Responsibilities:

• Reviews manpower demands and ensures accuracy and staffing commitments are met. 
• Will conduct interviews, hire and mentor new employees ensuring the technically competency is successful in order to execute projects.
• Performs quarterly and yearly performance reviews of personnel and conducts staff meetings. Creates an environment of teamwork and inter-group coordination amongst staff. Will address personnel issues as required in accordance with the GDLS Code of Ethics.
• Create a work environment that is oriented to product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned, to include acting as primary Software Lead on individual software projects.

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline. MBA a plus.
• 10 years plus of work related experience, 3 plus in a management role preferred.
• Expert level in Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Knowledge and use supporting Linux, Unix and utilizing code management tools GIT and Bitbucket, Java, C#, C++, C Python, QT
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/ISO 14001, OHSAS18001 and CMMI standards.
• Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Measurement Systems)
• Be a self-starter and working in a fast paced environment
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.

• Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics Engineering 
• Experience working with or in a military or federal environment 
• Experience with Cyber Security principles and implementation considerations 
• Experience managing an Agile software backlog 
• Familiarity with Model Based Engineering (SysML, UML, etc.) and tools 
• Familiarity with the use of Hypervisors and containers 

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required. No sponsorship offered.
• Must be able to obtain/hold secret clearance.
• Prior experience working on ground based Military Vehicles desired.
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
• Able to work overtime when required.
• Limited travel may be required.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.