Systems Technical Manager supporting Future Combatants and Mission Systems Programs

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

12d•$156,444 - $173,555•Hybrid

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

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.
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.
Strong, proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and hold teams accountable
Deep expertise in advanced technologies, principles, theories, and concepts within your domain
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — you make complex topics clear and compelling
Creative, strategic thinker with the ability to multi-task and execute complex initiatives simultaneously
Strong ability to communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions to diverse audiences
Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement in engineering processes and tools
Collaborative by nature — you build productive relationships across functional and program boundaries
Track record of establishing and achieving operational objectives in complex environments
Recognized internally — and ideally externally — as a subject matter expert in your field
Passion for integrating AI and emerging technologies to modernize engineering workflows

Nice To Haves

Travel may be required
Decisions made in this role carry significant organizational impact — your judgment matters

Responsibilities

Select, develop, mentor, and evaluate personnel to build a high-performing, resilient engineering team
Manage the full employee lifecycle within your area: merit planning, performance reviews, and personnel development
Determine and implement organizational training needs aligned to domain requirements
Actively recruit, retain, and grow top engineering talent
Demonstrate consistently high leadership through People Commitments
Communicate regularly and clearly with your team and internal leadership
Bridge communication across engineering, program management, and business stakeholders
Participate actively in proposal development, including crafting executable project plans
Develop and contribute to technical and teaming strategies within the domain
Define and champion technology, tool, and process strategy across a technical domain
Own the engineering aspects of your domain, including the acquisition and deployment of critical resources
Direct and coordinate planning, organization, integration, and completion of engineering efforts within your area of responsibility
Ensure full process compliance across all engineering activities
Lead targeted process improvement initiatives and drive a culture of continuous engineering excellence
Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies for innovation and continuous improvement
Proactively identify project risks, assess issues, and develop timely resolutions that balance cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction
Review project status, manage schedules, oversee budgets, and prepare clear, actionable status reports
Develop robust mechanisms for monitoring project progress, enabling early intervention and problem-solving
Serve as the critical liaison between project management, planning teams, line management, and key stakeholders
Apply strong project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Cost Account Management (CAM)