Software Technical Manager

General Dynamics

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Salary
$156,444–$173,555 / yr
Posted
71 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $201k
This role $165k
$139k most similar roles pay here $254k

This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $174,787–$226,512 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $201k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Technical Manager

As a Software Technical Manager within the engineering department, you will serve as a force multiplier by leading cross-functional teams of fifteen to twenty engineers in a matrixed organization. You will be responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, and resources while proactively identifying technical and organizational risks to develop robust mitigation strategies. Your daily work involves translating high-level business goals into executable engineering plans, contributing to proposals and basis of estimates, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across tools and processes. The role requires advanced expertise in relevant engineering disciplines and the ability to identify opportunities for applying AI for innovation. This position focuses on delivering technical rigor and strategic vision to support critical programs within the maritime and strategic systems domain to ensure national security.

What you'll do

  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams of 15 to 20 engineers in a matrixed organization.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources with precision and accountability.
  • Identify technical and organizational risks and develop robust mitigation strategies.
  • Translate high-level business goals into executable engineering plans and strategies.
  • Contribute to proposals, basis of estimates, and program strategy development.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement across teams, tools, and processes.
  • Serve as a bridge between technical teams and program leadership to communicate status and risks.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for innovation and process improvement.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, or Mathematics field.
  • 8 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
  • Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams of 15-20 engineers in a matrixed organization (preferred).
  • Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and resources with precision (preferred).
  • Advanced or expert-level command of relevant engineering disciplines (preferred).
  • Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation (preferred).

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