Airborne Systems Senior Electrical Engineering Manager - Bloomington, United States - General Dynamics Mission Systems

Description

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's of Science or Technology degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. 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.

Put your engineering talent to the ultimate test. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, our teams often redefine what's possible for the world. If you want to be a leader with the company that delivers smart solutions for our nation's challenges, this is your opportunity.

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Airborne Systems Electrical Engineering Manager. This position is responsible for providing the leadership to lead a team of 30 Electrical Engineers responsible for developing hardware designs for Airborne System programs in Bloomington, to develop the capabilities of the team to position for future requirements, and to perform managerial duties to ensure department operational objectives are met. This role will work collaboratively with other Engineering Managers and business leaders as part of the overall leadership team to position the business for success. This will include creating an environment of open dialogue and creativity and fostering career development.

• Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

• A Bachelor's of Science or Technology degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Outstanding leadership skills to lead large, complex projects
• Experience leading engineering teams with the implementation of complex multi-core microprocessor designs
• Excellent use and understanding of electrical design concepts, principles, and theories
• Ability to provide strong technical direction in linking project(s) IP strategy to business roadmaps
• Ability to apply or develop highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts, beyond the requirements of this position
• Strong advocate and facilitator of continuous process improvement and infrastructure change

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
• Reviews 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 projects or large tasks by applying engineering and organizational knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goals
• Provides technical input to Engineering Management in linking project IP strategy to business road-maps
• Understands and interprets the technical, organizational and process aspects of the project
• Plans and executes small to moderate sized projects or groups of projects
• Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
• Leads a group of engineers and technicians as assigned
• Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering project within area of assigned responsibility
• Participates in development of program strategies and teaming strategies on a single project
• Participates in the development of executable project plans on proposals
• Participates in the proposal process
• Participates in continuous process improvement efforts
• Actively uncovers technical and organizational risks and ensures they are included in risk mitigation plans
• Communicates regularly with project customer, supplier(s), project team, and internal management
• Deals regularly with support functions outside project within the division
• Regular contact with section manager and some contact with upper level division management
• Frequent contact with business development
• Travel may be required
• Works performed without appreciable direction
• Provides resolution to problems to a diverse range of complex problems which require the use of ingenuity and creativity
• Is identified as the most effective performer by management
• Provides strong technical direction in linking project IP strategy to business road-maps
• Understands and interprets the technical, organizational and process aspects of the project
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals
• Provides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies
• Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s)
• Works with Business Development personnel
• Expected to manage work, set objectives and meet commitments for self and others
• Delegates assignments to others for developing solutions

We have a hybrid model (onsite and work from home) for this position - must reside close to Bloomington office.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.EOE/Disability/Veteran