General Dynamics

SubC5I Subject Matter Expert/Product Owner

General Dynamics$124K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • 5+ years in systems engineering or related discipline; 3+ years with a Master's
  • Experience with naval combat systems and shipyard test programs
  • Demonstrated ability to engage with government and customer stakeholders
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main customer contact; clarify requirements and provide context
  • Process customer requests, defining scope for development teams
  • Monitor development progress to ensure alignment with goals
  • Deliver updates to stakeholders and team leads
  • Apply AI tooling and workflows in program planning
  • Bridge technical insights with program insights for informed decision-making
  • Engage in business development with established relationships

Benefits

  • Support for career development and continuous learning
  • Opportunities for collaboration with warfare centers
  • Involvement in cutting-edge naval technology projects
  • Flexible work arrangements with on-site requirements
  • Travel opportunities across various program sites
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. 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 Key Responsibilities Customer-Facing / Subject Matter Expert
  • Serve as the primary customer interface — gather and clarify requirements while providing context on how and why the customer uses the product.
  • Act as the point of contact for customer outreach across the program.
  • Provide on-the-ground insight for requirements gathering and identification of program growth opportunities.
  • Leverage deep knowledge of the CWITT and CVN shipyard test programs, including cadence, stakeholders, and key roles (Test Directors, JTG Chair, Lead Test Director, IPT, etc.).
  • Understand and articulate the rationale behind the test program — the "why," not solely the "what."
  • Support business development efforts with warfare centers and shipyards through established stakeholder relationships.
Product Owner / Scrum Lead
  • Process customer requests and define scope prior to implementation by the development team.
  • Evaluate in-sprint progress of development teams to ensure alignment with requirements and schedule.
  • Provide routine status updates to fellow leads and customers.
  • Contribute to and guide the technical direction of the program.
AI / Technical Contributions
  • Apply experience with AI tooling and workflows to support program planning.
  • Develop and refine prompts and AI configuration files.
  • Assist with AI-driven planning tasks across the program.
  • Bridge technical depth with program knowledge to deliver well-informed product decisions.
Geographic / On-Site Requirements
  • Must maintain a local presence in the Chesapeake, VA area.
  • Willing to provide on-site presence at both St. Julien's Creek and Newport News offices.
  • Willing to travel between program sites as needed, including Electric Boat and Manassas.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or related discipline.
  • Experience with naval combat systems, shipyard test programs (CWITT, CVN), or equivalent DoD programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to interface directly with government/customer stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product ownership.
  • Active DoD security clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with AI tooling, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted workflows.
  • Knowledge of warfare center and shipyard stakeholder ecosystems.
  • Experience supporting business development activities.
  • Familiarity with Electric Boat and/or GDMS program environments.
Location

Chesapeake, VA (primary) | Newport News, VA | Travel required to Electric Boat and Manassas, VA sites.

Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary RangeUSD $124,397.00 - USD $138,003.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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