Reference #: 2024-63522 Basic Qualifications Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant supervisory experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of experience. Clearance Requirements: Ability to obtain a 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.  Responsibilities for this Position Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you'll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind. We have an immediate opening for a Systems Engineering Technical Manager.  This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense/intelligence services and systems.  General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS Guide all phases of software system development by providing technical strategy, operational concept development, system architecture definition, requirements analysis, use cases, trade studies, and leadership throughout the product lifecycle. Participate in new business pursuits by supporting briefings and demonstrations of our capabilities and supporting the proposal development process by preparing solutions, authoring technical content, providing cost estimates, participating in reviews, and helping to deliver the final proposal. Be a clear and enthusiastic communicator to customers, users, subcontractors, and cross functional project teams to define, analyze, and meet project goals. You will coordinate across design, development, test, project leadership, program management, and customer representatives, creating a collaborative environment that focuses on the big picture. Work towards a high-level vision while also understanding the importance of details. You will proactively identify and mitigate risks and define reasonable trade spaces from which the team can operate. Proactively define your own tasks and execute with little oversight. You will accomplish program goals despite obstacles, ambiguity, and changing requirements in a fast-paced environment. Apply systems thinking to software, processes, people, and organizations. You will help harden software and processes into mature, mission-critical, "must-work" products. Participate in internal reviews of software and provide input on software design decisions based on your prior experience and familiarity with the problem domain, similar work, or related technologies. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, because you are motivated to improve our work environment and help others. Our Systems Engineers typically work in the following areas: Perform customer requirements analysis, develop system requirements and define allocations to lower levels (elements and components) Perform functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test, interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements Support the generation of technical engineering products by using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle Other Beneficial Experience: Experience working with, or familiarity with public (AWS, Azure), private (RHOSP, VIO), and mixed cloud environments Platform as a Service (PaaS) technologies such as Identify and Access Management, Kubernetes, Rancher, Docker, or Open hift Cloud automation tooling such as Ansible, Terraform, Terragrunt, or Packer Use of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to document and support system requirements, design, and analysis. Experience or familiarity with cyber security practices such as encryption, certificate/key management, patch management, STIG, RMF, or security hardening, and auditing This role is also expected to assume staff management responsibilities in our growing engineering team.  These include: Establish objectives for employees and conducting performance reviews Identify and recruit new talent and train new hires Mentor and facilitate career growth for direct reports Provide input into staffing decisions and working with project leads, other management staff, and employees to ensure appropriate staffing of all projects Approve recurring and ad-hoc HR, IT, and Information Security requests. 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

Target salary range: USD $133,688.40/Yr. - USD $148,310.60/Yr. 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.  Company Overview 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

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