Communications Systems & Program Protection Area Manager

General Dynamics - Sterling Heights, MI

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Sterling Heights, MI

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Communications Systems & Program Protection Area Manager will oversee the management and leadership of a team responsible for advanced communication products for Ground Combat Vehicles. This role involves ensuring the effective integration of command, control, communications, and computing (C4) systems, while also managing program protection activities and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and leadership for the team responsible for C4 products.
• Coordinate the integration of C4ISR and BMS product capabilities within schedule and cost constraints.
• Usher in new Program Protection approaches and ensure supply chain risk management is executed for US Programs.
• Ensure the department is staffed with motivated personnel who fit the culture and embrace problem-solving.
• Manage the development of subsystem-level hardware and software functional design and interfaces.
• Integrate C4ISR and Program Protection best practices into GDLS IPS.
• Develop and document verification plans and procedures.
• Lead design and integration troubleshooting and problem resolution for various projects.
• Ensure development of checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and review for compliance with contract requirements.
• Evaluate new BMS, C4, and Autonomous system technologies for potential application into GDLS products.
• Manage proposal development and project technical planning, and support bids for new projects.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and identify training opportunities.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree in Management and Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in an engineering role.
• Experience in a leadership role is a plus.
• Experience managing and leading direct reports and mentoring junior engineers.
• Experience leading engineering and/or military projects.
• Experience in military vehicle development and integration.
• Experience with program protection activities and understanding of supply chain processes.
• Familiarity with various electrical line replaceable units and troubleshooting of electronic hardware.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, automotive, and military-related technologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience leading teams in technical development projects.
• Familiarity with military or commercial radios, GPS, EW, and other communication equipment.

Benefits

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule
• On-going learning opportunities
• Onsite Cafeteria and Fitness Center