Test Engineering Manager

Test Engineering ManagerImagine a world-class engineering environment with exceptional talent and advanced technologies that are often classified. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you'll work with amazing engineers to invent the technologies, products, and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts, and first responders keep our nation safe. We provide premium systems and services to the Department of Defense, government agencies, and commercial clients across areas including acoustic sensors, signal processing, combat systems, torpedoes, cybersecurity, knowledge management, and electronic warfare. If you want the chance to lead, it's time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)!The Test Engineering Manager is responsible for leading engineering teams, managing projects, and ensuring technical excellence across areas of systems integration, testing, and design and delivery of custom test systems. This role provides technical leadership, manages resources, and drives continuous improvement while aligning engineering activities with business goals.We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills or experiences:Knowledge of torpedo deployment concepts, operations, and sustainment.Experience applying advanced engineering technologies, principles, theories, and concepts.Proficiency in the Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Cost Performance Index (CPI), earned value management, and Cost Account Management (CAM).Experience developing executable engineering project plans and technical proposals.Experience identifying technical risks, developing mitigation plans, and managing risk profiles.Duties and Tasks:Provides leadership in defining technology, tool and process strategy across a technical domainOverall responsibility for the engineering aspects of a technical domain, to include the acquisition of critical resourcesDirects, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering efforts within area of responsibilityCapable of identifying project risks, assessing issues and developing resolutions that meet cost, schedule productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectivesReview's status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reportsDevelops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, clients and other stakeholdersServes as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line managementSelects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the functionHandles personnel issues within area of responsibility including merit planning, performance reviews and disciplinary actionsParticipates in development of technical strategies and teaming strategies in technical domainParticipates in the proposal process, including the development of executable project plans on proposalsEnsures process compliance of all engineering activity in area of responsibilityLeads specific process improvement activitiesDetermines and implements the organizational training needs in accordance with the requirements of the technical domainEnsures that domain engineers are active in developing risk mitigation plans and managing their risk profilesFrequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and employeesCommunicates regularly with project customer, and suppliers, project team, and internal managementRegular contact with all other personnel in area of responsibilityReceives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goalsProvides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policiesRecommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s)Expected to manage work, set objectives and meet commitments for self and othersDelegates assignments to others for developing solutionsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong leadership skillsExisting knowledge of torpedo concepts of deployment, operations, and sustainmentApplies or develops highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and conceptsStrong written and verbal communications skills, bridges communication across teamsStrong ability to think creativelyStrong ability to multi-task, skilled at executing complex tasksStrong ability in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actionsStrong ability to understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM)Strong experience in driving continuous improvement in Engineering process and toolsWorks collaboratively with resources external to the functional or program teamResponsible for establishing and achieving operational objectives for a moderately complex function, program or program scopeExpected to integrate complex activitiesStrong proficiency at all responsibilities associated with the positionStrong ability to recruit, manage and retain peopleTypically has strong experience in this area of expertiseUnderstands, evaluates and guides the focus of all activities in a technical domainRecognized internally and externally as an expert in their fieldDemonstrates consistently high ratings on People CommitmentsSome travel may be requiredIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovationOur 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, if desired (9/80 schedule).Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefitsWorkplace Options:This position is fully on-site in Canonsburg PA and there may be some options to flex moving forward.Salary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $155,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.Company OverviewGeneral 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