General Dynamics

Technical Manager EW Programs

General Dynamics$147K — $163K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience in a technical capacity; 3+ years with a Master's degree.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen due to security clearance requirements.
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Demonstrated understanding of project leadership principles and engineering processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage engineering teams and oversee project execution.
  • Conduct technical activities impacting design and manufacturing of electronics systems.
  • Plan and arrange labor, schedules, and equipment for tests and evaluations.
  • Oversee project status, budgets, schedules, and prepare status reports.
  • Identify and solve project-related issues to meet quality and client satisfaction goals.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
  • Engaging research-oriented work with award-winning teams.
  • Flexible schedules, including potential for every other Friday off (9/80 schedule).
  • Comprehensive benefits package with 401k matching and health programs.
  • Supportive workplace culture with employee resource and social groups.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant supervisory experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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

We’re seeking an experienced a Technical Manager for EW Program. The Engineering Technical Manager is responsible for leading engineering teams, managing projects, and ensuring technical excellence across assigned areas. This role provides technical leadership, manages resources, and drives continuous improvement while aligning engineering activities with business goals.

 

Duties and Tasks:

  • Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
  • Performs technical activities which impact the proposal, system level design, detail design and manufacture of advanced electronics systems
  • Prepares, plans and arranges the labor, schedules and equipment required for testing and evaluating standards and special devices
  • First level supervision responsible for at least two individuals, typically non-exempt
  • Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
  • Review’s status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports
  • Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
  • Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, clients and other stakeholders • Leads development of strategic tasks or small projects by applying engineering and organizational knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goals
  • Provides technical input to Project or Engineering Management in linking task-related strategy to achieve business goals
  • Understands and interprets the technical, organizational and process aspects of the task assigned and can relate them to the technical needs of the overall large project or organization
  • Plans and executes small projects or task elements within larger projects, organizations, or for groups of projects
  • Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering tasks or small projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
  • Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering tasks or small projects within area of assigned responsibility
  • Actively uncovers technical and organizational risks and ensures they are included in risk mitigation plans
  • Participates in development of program strategies and teaming strategies as they relate to the assigned task Participates in the development of executable project plans on proposals
  • Participates in the proposal process
  • Directs team members to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies
  • Assigns tasks and reviews employees’ work at frequent intervals, participates in performance appraisals, workload planning and scheduling
  • Drives continuous improvement throughout the group and processes

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Fully proficient understanding of project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls
  • Demonstrates self-directed/ self-starting ability and can lead experienced engineers and technicians
  • Skilled at executing complex tasks
  • Fully proficient knowledge of other related disciplines
  • Communicates well with managers and teammates
  • Fully proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Fully proficient written and verbal communications skills
  • Fully proficient motivational skills
  • Has shown ability to meet business expectations and supervise people
  • Fully proficient knowledge of engineering processes
  • Demonstrates self-management
  • Travel may be required
  • Security clearance may be required
  • Work performed without appreciable direction
  • Provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems which require the use of ingenuity and creativity
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

 

Our Commitment to You:

  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

 

Workplace Options:

  • This position is fully on-site OR Hybrid/Flex as desired.
  • While on-site, you will be a part of the Progeny Manassas team.

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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 $147,163.00 - USD $163,258.00 /Yr.

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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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