Program Supervisor - Electronics Development Tech

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

Department 448 Electronic Development Lab (EDL) is one of two electronics shop s within the Groton shipyard. The EDL specializes in fabricating prototypes/Engineering Design Modules (EDMs), test equipment, Fly-By-Wire (FBW) & Submarine Flight Critical Components (SFCC)s, shipboard electronic assemblies and fl eet support through Industrial S ales. EDL technicians and engineers work with a multitude of internal and external groups to accomplish each task . The EDL has its own model shop for machining and welding prototypes/EDMs such as: cabinets, extrusion molds, mock-ups and test enclosures. The EDL has a wide variety of electrical and mechanical talent with the drive to complete each task thoroughly and efficiently. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the Stern Area Systems(SAS) and Special Projects group. The group is responsible for SAS components and special projects from various engineering groups utilizing the electronic and model shop in the EDL. The group is made up of 15 engineers and Marine Draftsmen’s Association (MDA) technicians responsible for these components. Work performed involves safety critical and highly precise systems, and must be performed with the highest level of quality. The group interfaces with other Combat & Weapons Systems (CWS) departments, Groton and Quonset Point shipyards, EB facilities, as well as other engineering disciplines. Travel to the various lab sites infrequent but expected. The candidate will be responsible for employee skill and competency development , briefing packages for field repairs and modification for in service submarines. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for preparation and coordination of meetings for construction and installation of engineering design models, design recommendations, technical integration and block build transitions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
4+ years of experience in electronics
2+ years of leadership responsibility
Current DoD Secret clearance
Strong electrical and mechanical component knowledge as well as workflow experience
Demonstrated ability to lead a team to a successful conclusion
Ability to manage a group of engineers/technicians, while still meeting budget and schedule constraints
Familiar with EB system engineering processes, technical directives, and MDA management
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to make presentations to the customer and EB management
Teamwork
Communication
Customer Focus & Building Trust
Directing & Empowering Others
Judgment & Strategic Thinking
Managing Priorities & Time Management
Mentoring & Developing Others
Continuous Improvement
Production & Results
Planning
Ability to lead a team to a successful conclusion, and ability to manage a group of engineers and technicians, while still meeting budget and schedule constraints
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to make presentations to the customer and EB management

Nice To Haves

Submarine combat system knowledge, system integration experience
Engineering development model development, implementation and test
Mechanical design and fabrication experience
Electronic simulator design and integration experience
Experience planning use of production workflows and engineering problem resolution

Responsibilities

Supervising the Stern Area Systems(SAS) and Special Projects group
Responsible for SAS components and special projects from various engineering groups utilizing the electronic and model shop in the EDL
Employee skill and competency development
Briefing packages for field repairs and modification for in service submarines
Preparation and coordination of meetings for construction and installation of engineering design models, design recommendations, technical integration and block build transitions

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