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Position Title: Communications Systems & Program Protection Area Manager

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Career Level: Senior

Requisition ID: 15193162

Date Posted: Nov 11, 2024

Description: About the Role:

Join a great team as we continue to support and implement our advanced communication products for our Ground Combat Vehicles. This role will oversee the management and leadership for the team responsible for our C4 products (command, control, communications, computers).

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:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• 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 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities/ Assignments that you may be involved

The function of this position is to support the Manager, Platform Cyber, C4ISR & Program Protection within the Global Digital Systems and Software Engineering Directorate. Specific responsibilities will include management and leadership for the team responsible for command, control, communications and computing architecture, technology, evaluation, testing and compliance across the US market in support of the delivery and deployment of C4 products and services to Ground Combat Platforms. This role serves as the hiring manager and personnel leader for the C4ISR/BMS/Program Protection segment of the department; this people leader will run point for a number of emerging projects and act as a key mentor for this area's staff.

• Exercise authority and responsibility for C4ISR and BMS product and capability integration; coordinate the team to effectively integrate cross-functional technical scope within schedule and cost constraints. Help project team to ensure a balanced, integrated, and compliant C4ISR and BMS design across the vehicle system.
• Usher in new Program Protection approaches and work closely with supply chain, engineering, and USG representatives to prepare and deliver program protection deliverables; oversees and ensures supply chain risk management is executed for US Programs.
• Ensure the department is staffed with motivated, technically savvy personnel who fit with and maintain the culture - foster environment where the team embraces hard problems and is motivated when they find and incorporate solutions
• Manage the development of subsystem-level hardware and software functional design and interfaces
• Integrate C4ISR and Program Protection best practices into GDLS IPS, coordinate with other functional and program organizations
• Develop and document verification plans and procedures, and oversee others doing the same
• Participate in and lead design and integration troubleshooting/Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and problem report/test incident resolution for production, development, test, or modification projects
• Ensure development of checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and review to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements
• Ensure integration/verification of military Radio, RF, GPS and/or other electronics in the laboratory and on combat vehicles, to include USG test sites
• Evaluate new BMS, C4, and Autonomous system technologies for potential application and integration into GDLS products
• Assign and review reports in support of USG CDRL delivery milestones
• Manage proposal development and project technical planning, and support bids for new projects
• Guide/mentor junior department engineers, and identify key training opportunities and industry appropriate symposiums
• Perform other duties of similar nature as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have

Position Requirements (candidates will be considered on the aggregate of the position requirements, it is not required that candidates possess experience in all categories):

• Advanced Degree in Management and Bachelor of Science in Engineering, related science or equivalent (Relevant technical certificates and credentials will be considered)
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in engineering role
• Experience in a leadership role a plus
• Experience managing and leading direct reports and working to mentor junior engineers
• Experience leading engineering and/or military projects
• Experience leading teams in technical development projects
• Experience in military vehicle development and integration
• Experience with program protection activities and an understanding of supply chain processes
• Experience in interpreting higher level customer requirements and flowing them down to technology areas
• Familiarity with various electrical line replaceable units and the development and troubleshooting of electronic hardware
• Familiarity with embedded systems, automotive and military related
• Familiarity with military or commercial radios, GPS, EW and/or other communication equipment
• Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) proficient

Additional Information

• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• Must be willing to work in an office, lab, proto-type and test site environments.
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work overtime when required.
• Limited travel may be required, up to 15% (5% international 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.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role:

Join a great team as we continue to support and implement our advanced communication products for our Ground Combat Vehicles. This role will oversee the management and leadership for the team responsible for our C4 products (command, control, communications, computers).

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:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• 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 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities/ Assignments that you may be involved

The function of this position is to support the Manager, Platform Cyber, C4ISR & Program Protection within the Global Digital Systems and Software Engineering Directorate. Specific responsibilities will include management and leadership for the team responsible for command, control, communications and computing architecture, technology, evaluation, testing and compliance across the US market in support of the delivery and deployment of C4 products and services to Ground Combat Platforms. This role serves as the hiring manager and personnel leader for the C4ISR/BMS/Program Protection segment of the department; this people leader will run point for a number of emerging projects and act as a key mentor for this area's staff.

• Exercise authority and responsibility for C4ISR and BMS product and capability integration; coordinate the team to effectively integrate cross-functional technical scope within schedule and cost constraints. Help project team to ensure a balanced, integrated, and compliant C4ISR and BMS design across the vehicle system.
• Usher in new Program Protection approaches and work closely with supply chain, engineering, and USG representatives to prepare and deliver program protection deliverables; oversees and ensures supply chain risk management is executed for US Programs.
• Ensure the department is staffed with motivated, technically savvy personnel who fit with and maintain the culture - foster environment where the team embraces hard problems and is motivated when they find and incorporate solutions
• Manage the development of subsystem-level hardware and software functional design and interfaces
• Integrate C4ISR and Program Protection best practices into GDLS IPS, coordinate with other functional and program organizations
• Develop and document verification plans and procedures, and oversee others doing the same
• Participate in and lead design and integration troubleshooting/Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and problem report/test incident resolution for production, development, test, or modification projects
• Ensure development of checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and review to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements
• Ensure integration/verification of military Radio, RF, GPS and/or other electronics in the laboratory and on combat vehicles, to include USG test sites
• Evaluate new BMS, C4, and Autonomous system technologies for potential application and integration into GDLS products
• Assign and review reports in support of USG CDRL delivery milestones
• Manage proposal development and project technical planning, and support bids for new projects
• Guide/mentor junior department engineers, and identify key training opportunities and industry appropriate symposiums
• Perform other duties of similar nature as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have

Position Requirements (candidates will be considered on the aggregate of the position requirements, it is not required that candidates possess experience in all categories):

• Advanced Degree in Management and Bachelor of Science in Engineering, related science or equivalent (Relevant technical certificates and credentials will be considered)
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in engineering role
• Experience in a leadership role a plus
• Experience managing and leading direct reports and working to mentor junior engineers
• Experience leading engineering and/or military projects
• Experience leading teams in technical development projects
• Experience in military vehicle development and integration
• Experience with program protection activities and an understanding of supply chain processes
• Experience in interpreting higher level customer requirements and flowing them down to technology areas
• Familiarity with various electrical line replaceable units and the development and troubleshooting of electronic hardware
• Familiarity with embedded systems, automotive and military related
• Familiarity with military or commercial radios, GPS, EW and/or other communication equipment
• Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) proficient

Additional Information

• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• Must be willing to work in an office, lab, proto-type and test site environments.
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work overtime when required.
• Limited travel may be required, up to 15% (5% international 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.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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