Guidance Systems Engineering Project Team Lead

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Salary: $112,924–$125,275 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 18 roles within 25 mi

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Similar $184k

This role $119k

$100k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$217,881 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $119k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Guidance Systems Engineering Project Team Lead

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As a Guidance Systems Engineering Project Team Lead at General Dynamics Mission Systems, you will lead a cross-functional team of engineers responsible for designing and developing test equipment for the Trident II D5LE2 Ballistic Missile guidance system. Your daily tasks include overseeing software development using CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Podman, and embedded programming in C/C++ or Python, while also integrating AI tools to enhance systems engineering processes. You will work closely with management teams and ensure that your team's methodologies align with industry best practices. This role requires a strong background in Systems Engineering, preferably with experience in Agile development and familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Skills

CI/CD Docker Podman Python C C++ MATLAB AI Generative AI tools Embedded programming Networking Middleware

What you'll do

Lead a cross-functional team responsible for designing and developing test equipment for the Guidance System of the Trident II D5LE2 Ballistic Missile.
Ensure compliance with Systems Engineering Development/Methodology in all project phases.
Utilize AI tools to accelerate systems engineering tasks, enhancing productivity and quality.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements to maintain superior technology practices.
Integrate continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) processes into software development workflows.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Software/Mechanical Engineering or related field
Leadership experience managing a small engineering team (5+ members)
Proficiency in Agile methodologies and software development practices
Experience with CI/CD, Docker/Podman, and embedded programming languages
Knowledge of networking/middleware, MATLAB, and lab equipment usage
Passion for innovation and advanced understanding of engineering systems
AI fluency and willingness to integrate AI tools into daily tasks