Regional Strike Team Leadership - Product Direction

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

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

Description

We're expanding our leadership team on Regional Strike and looking for people who want to lead from the front. This role puts you at the intersection of software development and systems thinking, owning the product direction for a team of 6-7 engineers working across combat system software.

This isn't a clipboard-and-meetings role. You'll be embedded with your team at the story level, shaping what gets built and why. You'll need to understand the software, talk to the engineers in their language, and connect their work to the bigger systems picture. If you've been an engineer wondering what the chief engineer path looks like, this is the on-ramp.

Responsibilities for this Position

• Own and prioritize the product backlog for a software team, ensuring alignment with Regional Strike program objectives
• Translate system-level requirements into actionable work items with aligned acceptance criteria
  Work directly with developers at the story level, reviewing work, clarifying intent, and removing ambiguity
• Coordinate across workstreams to manage dependencies and integration points
• Represent the team's product direction to program leadership and stakeholders
• Contribute to systems engineering artifacts and technical decisions with a software-informed perspective
• Contribute technically to the team's work when not focused on product direction. This is a hands-on role, not a full-time management position

What sets you apart:

• Systems mindset with ambitions toward a chief engineer career path
• Ability to understand, read, or write software
• Experience translating between engineering disciplines and communicating across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Track record of thinking beyond your own workstream to see the bigger system
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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 full on site with some room for flex.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA facility.


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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 $112,500.00 - USD $137,500.00 /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