Autonomous Maritime Platforms - UUV Vehicle Lead

General Dynamics Mission Systems, IncQuincy, MA
$112,924 - $125,275Hybrid

About The Position

The Autonomous Maritime Platforms Systems Engineering team is looking for an Autonomous/Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (AUV/UUV) Lead to execute the development, implementation, and testing of rapid next generation prototype platforms. You will be responsible for the overall technical architecture solution, including the vehicle system design, interfaces, payload integration and performance, leading a team of highly skilled cross functional engineers, from development through prototype and transition to production. You will work closely with Chief Engineers and Engineering Program Managers to execute our mission, support a variety of initiatives, and solve technical challenges for our customers.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

  • Expansive background in the maritime domain, platform integration, and systems engineer process, concepts, and principles.
  • Extensive knowledge of autonomous/unmanned undersea vehicles (AUV/UUVs) technologies, principles, theories and concepts, as well as practical experience.
  • Experience leading teams of cross discipline engineers through rapid system design and implementation.
  • Experience working or leading Research & Development (R&D) initiatives.
  • Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and tools proficiency.
  • Proven communication and ability to interface with internal and customer leadership.
  • Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle.
  • Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success.
  • A passion for innovation and creating groundbreaking solutions in a growing maritime domain.
  • Fosters an environment to motivate and push for professional development for yourself and others.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the development, implementation, and testing of rapid next generation prototype platforms.
  • Responsible for the overall technical architecture solution, including the vehicle system design, interfaces, payload integration and performance.
  • Lead a team of highly skilled cross functional engineers, from development through prototype and transition to production.
  • Work closely with Chief Engineers and Engineering Program Managers to execute our mission, support a variety of initiatives, and solve technical challenges for our customers.
  • Lead technical meetings.
  • Navigate through challenges as they arise.
  • Lead the systems development life cycle.
  • Provide technical leadership and position others for success.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Detailed oriented project planning and task management working across multi-discipline teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development through professional leadership programs, personalized-based development plans, and educational resources.
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security.
  • Recognition and Support within a high performing team dedicated to success.
  • 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.
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