Systems Technical Manager

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Salary
$156,444–$173,555 / yr
Posted
71 days ago
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This role $165k
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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $139,518–$200,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $170k 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 · Systems Technical Manager

As a Systems Technical Manager - Regional Strike, you will join the engineering team to define and drive systems engineering technology, tool, and process strategies across the technical domain. You will own the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, system architecture, integration, and verification and validation while leading teams to ensure on-time delivery. Your daily work involves managing program risks, monitoring budget health through Earned Value Management, and serving as a primary liaison between project management and leadership. You will mentor high-performing teams and lead process improvement initiatives using frameworks like INCOSE and CMMI. The role requires expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo and SysML, along with familiarity with MIL-STD-499 and IEEE 15288 standards to solve complex technical challenges within the defense domain.

What you'll do

  • Define and drive systems engineering technology, tool, and process strategies across the technical domain.
  • Manage the full systems engineering lifecycle including requirements, architecture, integration, and verification.
  • Coordinate engineering efforts to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery that meets customer quality standards.
  • Identify and mitigate program risks while maintaining cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
  • Monitor program health through budget reviews, schedule management, and stakeholder reporting.
  • Build, mentor, and manage high-performing systems engineering teams including performance reviews and merit planning.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with engineering standards and best practices.
  • Participate in the proposal process by developing Systems Engineering Management Plans and project plans.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8 years of supervisory experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience.
  • Deep expertise in systems engineering principles including requirements management, architecture, integration, and V&V.
  • Strong leadership skills to build, mentor, and manage high-performing systems engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies like Cameo or SysML.
  • Solid understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), SPI/CPI, and Cost Account Management (CAM).
  • Familiarity with defense standards such as MIL-STD-499, IEEE 15288, and DoD acquisition processes (preferred).

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