S&EC Technical Manager, Full Modular Stack Programs

Basic Qualifications

Education 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.

Clearance Requirements: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

We’re seeking an experienced Technical Manager for the Full Modular Stack Programs. The Engineering Technical Manager is responsible for leading engineering teams, managing projects, and ensuring technical excellence across assigned areas. This role provides technical leadership, manages resources, and drives continuous improvement while aligning engineering activities with business goals.

Duties and Tasks:

• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
• Performs technical activities which impact the proposal, system level design, detail design and manufacture of advanced electronics systems
• Prepares, plans and arranges the labor, schedules and equipment required for testing and evaluating standards and special devices
• First level supervision responsible for at least two individuals, typically non-exempt
• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
• Review’s status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, clients and other stakeholders
• Leads development of strategic tasks or small projects by applying engineering and organizational knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goals
• Provides technical input to Project or Engineering Management in linking task-related strategy to achieve business goals
• Understands and interprets the technical, organizational and process aspects of the task assigned and can relate them to the technical needs of the overall large project or organization
• Plans and executes small projects or task elements within larger projects, organizations, or for groups of projects
• Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering tasks or small projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
• Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering tasks or small projects within area of assigned responsibility
• Actively uncovers technical and organizational risks and ensures they are included in risk mitigation plans
• Participates in development of program strategies and teaming strategies as they relate to the assigned task Participates in the development of executable project plans on proposals
• Participates in the proposal process
• Directs team members to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies
• Assigns tasks and reviews employees’ work at frequent intervals, participates in performance appraisals, workload planning and scheduling
• Drives continuous improvement throughout the group and processes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Fully proficient understanding of project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls
• Demonstrates self-directed/ self-starting ability and can lead experienced engineers and technicians
• Skilled at executing complex tasks
• Fully proficient knowledge of other related disciplines
• Communicates well with managers and teammates
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Fully proficient written and verbal communications skills
• Fully proficient motivational skills
• Has shown ability to meet business expectations and supervise people
• Fully proficient knowledge of engineering processes
• Demonstrates self-management
• Travel may be required
• Security clearance may be required
• Work performed without appreciable direction
• Provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems which require the use of ingenuity and creativity
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:

• 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

Workplace Options:

• This position is fully on-site OR Hybrid/Flex as desired.
• While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, Arizona team.

Salary Note

Combined Salary Range

Company Overview

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans