Engineering Resource Manager - Test Engineering

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant supervisory experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Roles and Position Objectives

The Autonomous Maritime Platforms (AMP) Business has an immediate opening for an Engineering Resource Manager for the Systems Test Engineering team. As a Technical Manager for the group, you will be responsible for the success of our programs by delivering on our engineering commitments and being accountable for the performance for a growing highly skilled team. You will work closely with the other Resource Managers, Deputy Program Managers of Engineering's (DPMEs) and Program Managers to make critical staffing decisions, identify and develop skillsets, accurately forecast staffing needs. This management role includes all aspects of staff management, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching/mentoring, career development, performance management, and engineering roadmaps. Direct project work will be required to support the engineering department as well as contributions to proposals in pursuit of new business.

Duties & Tasks:

• Overall responsibility for the engineering aspects of a technical domain, to include the acquisition of critical resources
• Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering efforts within area of responsibility
• Capable of identifying project risks, assessing issues and developing resolutions that meet cost, schedule productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
• Participates in development of technical strategies and teaming strategies in technical domain
• Participates in the proposal process, including the development of executable project plans on proposals
• Ensures process compliance of all engineering activity in area of responsibility
• Leads specific process improvement activities
• Determines and implements the organizational training needs in accordance with the requirements of the technical domain
• Expected to manage work, set objectives and meet commitments for self and others
Managing Vessel Maintainece, Test Equipment Calibration, and working with Vendors for Field Service Agreements

What sets you apart:

• Demonstrated performance in leading large, cross functional teams
• Strong presentation and communication skills across different levels of authority with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborating effectively with others a desire to mentor, advise, and build a team that excels
• Advance knowledge of Test Engineering principles, theories, concepts, and processes
• Experience planning, coordination, and execution test programs including functional validation and system verification testing
• Foster an environment to motivate and push for professional development for yourself and others
• Strategically manages risks, opportunities, and conflict resolution; ability to achieve consensus among stakeholders
• Technical and Management credibility, demonstrated through past experiences

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex.

While on-site, you will be a part of the Quincy, MA facility [https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/quincy].

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $152,651.00 - USD $169,348.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans