Software Area Manager

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:

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).

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/Whatyoumusthave

• BachelorofScienceinComputerScience,ComputerEngineeringorsimilarengineeringdiscipline.MBAaplus.
• 10yearsplusofworkrelatedexperience,3plusinamanagementrolepreferred.
• ExpertlevelinMicrosoftOfficesuiteapplications.
• KnowledgeandusesupportingLinux,UnixandutilizingcodemanagementtoolsGITandBitbucket,Java,C#,C++,CPython,QT
• KnowledgeofISO9001/ISO14001,OHSAS18001andCMMIstandards.
• ExperiencewithEVMS(EarnedValueMeasurementSystems)
• Beaself-starterandworkinginafastpacedenvironment
• Thecandidatewillneedtohavestrongwrittenandoralcommunicationskills.

BonusRequirements:

• Advanceddegree(MS,PhD)inSoftwareEngineering,ComputerScience,ComputerEngineering,ElectricalEngineering,orRoboticsEngineering
• Experienceworkingwithorinamilitaryorfederalenvironment
• ExperiencewithCyberSecurityprinciplesandimplementationconsiderations
• ExperiencemanaginganAgilesoftwarebacklog
• FamiliaritywithModelBasedEngineering(SysML,UML,etc.)andtools
• FamiliaritywiththeuseofHypervisorsandcontainers

AdditionalInformation:

• Duetothenatureofthework,USCitizenshipisrequired.Nosponsorshipoffered.
• Mustbeabletoobtain/holdsecretclearance.
• PriorexperienceworkingongroundbasedMilitaryVehiclesdesired.
• Abletobringcontinuousimprovementprocessesandmethodologiestotheposition.
• Abletoworkovertimewhenrequired.
• Limitedtravelmayberequired.

GDLSconsidersfactorssuchas,scope/responsibilitiesoftheposition,candidateexperience,education/trainingbackground,inadditiontolocalmarketcomparableandbusinessconsiderationswhenextendinganoffer.

What We Offer:

• WeofferaTotalRewardspackagethatisImpactfulandbuiltforyou
• Healthcareincludingmedical,dental,vision,HSAandFlexSpending
• Competitivebasepayandincentivepaythatrewardsindividualandteamperformance,andcomprehensivebenefits
• 401kmatchupto(6%)
• Educationalassistance
• 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-goinglearningopportunitiesrewardingworkenvironment
• Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Starbucks Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track