Systems Engineering Technical Manager - Regional Strike Programs

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Pittsfield, MA

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About The Position

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!

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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

• Leading cross-functional engineering teams of 15-20 engineers in a dynamic, matrixed organization
• Managing project schedules, budgets, and resources with precision and accountability
• Proactively identifying technical and organizational risks — and building robust mitigation strategies
• Translating high-level business goals into executable engineering plans and strategies
• Contributing meaningfully to proposals, basis of estimates, and program strategy development
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement across teams, tools, and processes
• Serving as a trusted bridge between technical teams and program leadership
• A natural leader with a proven ability to select, develop, and elevate engineering talent
• A strategic thinker who connects day-to-day engineering execution to broader business objectives
• An exceptional communicator who can clearly convey project status, risks, and resolutions to stakeholders at every level
• A decisive problem-solver who thrives when the stakes are high and timelines are tight
• A mentor and coach who is as invested in your team's growth as you are in your own
• Experienced in relevant engineering disciplines with an advanced or expert-level command of your domain

Responsibilities

• AI-Assisted Engineering — Ability to leverage generative AI tools to accelerate systems engineering tasks such as requirements analysis, test documentation, design trade studies, and report summarization
• AI Fluency — Comfort working with enterprise AI platforms and multiple AI models, including understanding when and how to apply AI effectively while following established guardrails for handling CUI and proprietary data
• Continuous AI Learning — Willingness to stay current with evolving AI capabilities and adopt new AI-enabled workflows to improve engineering productivity and quality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager