Director, Engineering for the Undersea Mission Solutions (UMS) Business Area
About General Dynamics
General Dynamics is organized into four business groups: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies.
We have a balanced business model which gives each business unit the flexibility to stay agile and maintain an intimate understanding of customer requirements.
Each business unit is responsible for the execution of its strategy and operational performance. Our corporate leaders set the overall strategy of the business and manage allocation of capital. This unique model keeps us focused on what matters — delivering on our promises to customers through relentless improvement, continued growth, boosting return on invested capital and disciplined capital deployment.
Responsibilities for this Position
Director, Engineering for the Undersea Mission Solutions (UMS) Business AreaID: 2024-64856
USA-Varies USA-NC-McLeansville USA-PA-Canonsburg
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 12/16/2024
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 15 years of demonstrated leadership; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 13 years of demonstrated leadership.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is highly desirable 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
General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Director, Engineering for the Undersea Mission Solutions (UMS) Business Area of the Maritime and Strategic Systems (M&SS) Line of Business (LoB). Our UMS team is a market leader that delivers operational excellence in both development and production of torpedoes and full life-cycle systems solutions for cabled seafloor infrastructure providing managed power, data communications, and acoustic sensing in vast areas of the world's oceans. Primary locations are Greensboro, NC and Canonsburg, PA.
The successful candidate will report directly to the M&SS Engineering Vice President. You will have responsibility for the 450 plus employee engineering team and will be fully accountable for engineering execution within the Business Area.
You will be responsible for enhancing the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nations fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.
Job Responsibilities:
Below are key responsibilities of the Undersea Mission Solutions Engineering Director
- Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering efforts within Business Area
- People activities such as performance management, hiring, headcount management and forecasting, close collaboration with our Learning and Organizational Development team on training and development, and employee recognition
- Support key technical initiatives and/or problem resolution
- Collaborate across LoB and share resources where necessary, proactively anticipating needs
- Accountable for effective implementation of business-driven IR&D
- Provides leadership and technical/managerial content for proposals with identification of cross business unit strengths and technical shortcomings
- Leads improvements in engineering through process change and implementation of new methods/tools and application of appropriate resources
- Support the implementation of technology into the LoB, including AI
- Financial activities such as Engineering budgets/forecasts, capital/expense management, and financial analysis (direct/indirect labor usage)
The successful candidate will have direct experience in leading and growing teams who execute technologically complex programs in a changing environment.
Preferred candidate must have a clearly demonstrated background building enduring customer relationships, and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.
Salary Note
This 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 Range
USD $217,410.40 - USD $241,189.60 /Yr.
Company Overview
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the worlds most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine whats possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.
We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
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General Dynamics Mission Systems is a technology integrator and original equipment manufacturer that provides mission critical solutions across ground, sea, air, space and cyberspace.
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