Software Area Manager - Board Support

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:

The Board Support Software Area Manager is a technical leadership role responsible for planning, directing, and executing all activities related to board support software (BSP, device drivers, low-level diagnostics, and related tooling) for GDLS platforms. This leader will manage a team of engineers developing and sustaining software that enables embedded computing hardware used in combat vehicle systems and other mission-critical applications. The Area Manager will partner closely with Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Vehicle Software, Test, and Program Management to ensure board support software is robust, reusable, and delivered on schedule to meet program cost, quality, and performance objectives.

Responsibilities/Assignments:

• This role is responsible for providing leadership and technical direction to our software Board Support 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
• Oversee design, implementation, integration, and verification of board support packages, device drivers, bootloaders, and low-level diagnostics for embedded computing platforms
• Guide architecture decisions related to hardware abstraction, OS/RTOS integration, and interface layers between hardware and higher-level software
• Support hardware selection and design reviews by providing software and integration perspectives
• Ensure robust configuration management, documentation, and traceability for all board support software artifacts
• Providesguidanceonthehardwarerequirementsandspecificationsofthedesigndescriptionsperthecustomer'sspecs
• EnsuresthattheSAR(SpecialAccessRequirements),MilitaryStandards(DoD)andCDRL(ContractDataRequirementsList)arefollowedandincompliance
• Managessectionbudgetsandtimeframeschedulestoensuredeliverablesaremet,ontimeandwithinbudgetedcosts
• Isresponsibleforthecoordinationandassignmentoftasksfortheareasoftwareengineersaligningdutieswithexperiencelevelandskillsets
• Ensuresthatallofthesoftwaretoolsandtrainingforstaffismet
• Developsandtracksdepartmentmetrics
• Involvementandinputwithproposalsforcustomersalongwithpresentationswhenneeded
• Participatesintechnicalandprogramreviewsregardingvehiclesandsoftware
• MaybeinvolvedwithISOandCMMIauditsandcertificationsalongwithfollowingdepartmentandGDLSprocesses

ThisRolealsohasPeopleLeaderResponsibilities:

• Provide technical and people leadership for the Board Support Software area, including staffing, mentoring, performance management, and career development of engineers
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and reuse across programs and platforms
• Reviewsmanpowerdemandsandensuresaccuracyandstaffingcommitmentsaremet
• Willconductinterviews,hireandmentornewemployeesensuringthetechnicallycompetencyissuccessfulinordertoexecuteprojects
• Performsquarterlyandyearlyperformancereviewsofpersonnelandconductsstaffmeetings;Createsanenvironmentofteamworkandinter-groupcoordinationamongststaff & willaddresspersonnelissuesasrequiredinaccordancewiththeGDLSCodeofEthics
• Maintainaworkenvironmentthatisorientedtoproductqualityandcustomersatisfaction
• Performsotherdutiesasassigned,toincludeactingasprimarySoftwareLeadonindividualsoftwareprojects
• Define and maintain the technical roadmap for board support software capabilities, aligning with GDLS product and technology strategies
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and development processes for low-level and embedded software

MinimumQualifications/Whatyoumusthave

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline
• 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
• ExperiencewithEVMS(EarnedValueMeasurementSystems)
• Beaself-starterandworkinginafastpacedenvironment
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills

BonusRequirements:

• Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics Engineering
• Experienceworkingwithorinamilitaryorfederalenvironment
• ExperiencewithCyberSecurityprinciplesandimplementationconsiderations
• ExperiencemanaginganAgilesoftwarebacklog
• FamiliaritywithModelBasedEngineering(SysML,UML,etc.)andtools
• FamiliaritywiththeuseofHypervisorsandcontainers

AdditionalInformation:

• 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.

WhatWeOffer:

• 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