Technical Manager - Future Combatants and Mission Systems Programs

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 experience.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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. Candidate must work onsite. Responsibilities for this Position What You'll Do — Duties & ResponsibilitiesPeople Leadership & DevelopmentSelect, develop, mentor, and evaluate personnel to build a high-performing, resilient engineering teamManage the full employee lifecycle within your area: merit planning, performance reviews, and personnel developmentDetermine and implement organizational training needs aligned to domain requirementsActively recruit, retain, and grow top engineering talentDemonstrate consistently high leadership through People CommitmentsCollaboration & CommunicationCommunicate regularly and clearly with your team and internal leadershipBridge communication across engineering, program management, and business stakeholdersParticipate actively in proposal development, including crafting executable project plansDevelop and contribute to technical and teaming strategies within the domainTechnical LeadershipDefine and champion technology, tool, and process strategy across a technical domainOwn the engineering aspects of your domain, including the acquisition and deployment of critical resourcesDirect and coordinate planning, organization, integration, and completion of engineering efforts within your area of responsibilityEnsure full process compliance across all engineering activitiesLead targeted process improvement initiatives and drive a culture of continuous engineering excellenceIdentify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies for innovation and continuous improvementProgram & Project ManagementProactively identify project risks, assess issues, and develop timely resolutions that balance cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfactionReview project status, manage schedules, oversee budgets, and prepare clear, actionable status reportsDevelop robust mechanisms for monitoring project progress, enabling early intervention and problem-solvingServe as the critical liaison between project management, planning teams, line management, and key stakeholdersApply strong project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Cost Account Management (CAM)What You Bring — Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong, proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and hold teams accountableDeep expertise in advanced technologies, principles, theories, and concepts within your domainExceptional written and verbal communication skills — you make complex topics clear and compellingCreative, strategic thinker with the ability to multi-task and execute complex initiatives simultaneouslyStrong ability to communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions to diverse audiencesDemonstrated experience driving continuous improvement in engineering processes and toolsCollaborative by nature — you build productive relationships across functional and program boundariesTrack record of establishing and achieving operational objectives in complex environmentsRecognized internally — and ideally externally — as a subject matter expert in your fieldPassion for integrating AI and emerging technologies to modernize engineering workflowsAdditional InformationTravel may be requiredDecisions made in this role carry significant organizational impact — your judgment matters#LI-TM1#LI-Hybrid 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 $156,444.00 - USD $173,555.00 /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 VeteransJob SummaryID: 2026-74896Job Location: US-MA-PittsfieldRequired Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirementsCategory: Engineering-SystemsEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.