Software Area Manager - Embedded Applications & Firepower

Software Area Manager - Embedded Applications & Firepower

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The 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

• 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-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities / Assignments

• Provide leadership and technical direction to our software Middleware applications and Firepower software engineers that develop and deliver high quality work for combat vehicles.
• Conduct interviews, hire and mentor new employees ensuring technical competency to execute projects.
• Lead product development and integration activities for the Middleware applications and Firepower area. Ensure software is designed and developed using industry-standard methods with code quality, performance, stability and security measures.
• Provide guidance on hardware requirements and specifications of design descriptions per customer specs.
• Ensure SAR (Special Access Requirements), Military Standards (DoD) and CDRL (Contract Data Requirements List) are followed and in compliance.
• Manage section budgets and timeframe schedules to ensure deliverables are met, on time and within budgeted costs.
• Coordinate and assign tasks for area software engineers aligning duties with experience level and skill sets.
• Ensure software tools and training for staff are provided.
• Review manpower demands and ensure staffing commitments are met.
• Perform quarterly and yearly performance reviews and staff meetings; foster teamwork and inter-group coordination; address personnel issues according to the GDLS Code of Ethics.
• Support the program leads in achieving team commitments when needed.
• Develop and track department metrics.
• Participate in proposals for customers and presentations when needed.
• Participate 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

• Review manpower demands and ensure staffing commitments are met.
• Conduct interviews, hire and mentor new employees ensuring technical competency to execute projects.
• Perform quarterly and yearly performance reviews and staff meetings; foster teamwork and inter-group coordination; address personnel issues according to the GDLS Code of Ethics.
• Create a work environment oriented to product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including 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 of work-related experience, 3+ in a management role preferred.
• Expert level in…