Engineering Resource Manager – Test Engineering

General Dynamics Mission Systems • MA-Quincy, MA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees