Software Area Manager

General Dynamics

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Sterling Heights, MI
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60 days ago
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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 · Software Area Manager

The Software Area Manager leads the Software Engineering organization, specifically overseeing middleware applications and firepower software for combat vehicles. This role involves managing all personnel, including hiring, mentoring, and conducting performance reviews to ensure technical competency. Key responsibilities include leading product development, integration activities, and ensuring code quality, performance stability, and security measures. The manager must coordinate tasks, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with Military Standards, SAR, and CDRL requirements. Technical requirements include proficiency in Java, C#, C++, C, Python, QT, Linux, Unix, and code management tools like GIT and Bitbucket. The role addresses complex problems in vehicle coordination, power control, and turret interfaces. Candidates must understand ISO, OHSAS, and CMMI standards, as well as EVMS, to deliver high-quality software for advanced military land systems.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical direction to software engineers for middleware applications and firepower systems.
  • Lead product development and integration activities while ensuring code quality, performance stability, and security.
  • Manage section budgets and project schedules to ensure deliverables are met on time and within cost.
  • Recruit, hire, mentor, and conduct performance reviews for engineering staff.
  • Coordinate task assignments for software engineers based on their specific experience levels and skill sets.
  • Ensure all software development complies with military standards, special access requirements, and contract data lists.
  • Develop and track department metrics to monitor team performance and project progress.
  • Participate in technical reviews and contribute to customer proposals and presentations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline.
  • MBA degree (preferred).
  • Master's or Doctorate degree in Software, Computer, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics Engineering (preferred).
  • 10 years of work-related experience.
  • Experience in a management role (preferred).
  • Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
  • Proficiency with Linux, Unix, Git, Bitbucket, Java, C#, C++, C, Python, and QT.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001, OHSAS18001, and CMMI standards; experience with EVMS.
  • Experience in military or federal environments, Cyber Security, Agile backlogs, Model Based Engineering, Hypervisors, or containers (preferred).
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and hold a secret clearance.

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