Integrated Product Team Lead Electrical Engineer

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a 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.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Integrated Product Team Lead with Control Account Management experience.  This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems.  General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: 

• Substantial leadership skills and proven team building and motivation skills
• Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments
• Demonstrated ability to understand and build out detailed technical tasking for new technology development efforts with intimate cognizance of the technical dependencies within the larger system
• Ability to escalate impediments, identify, manage and mitigate risks and issues
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Control Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, to executive management, stakeholders/customers, peers, and to your teams. 

What sets you apart:  

• • Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering project within area of assigned responsibility
  • Fosters cross-functional collaboration and builds project consensus between Hardware Engineering and SERF Operations management and other technical and support functions.
  • Exceptional communication skills, lead regular communication with project customer, supplier(s), project team, and internal management
  • Test equipment development experience and/or working in a production environment is a plus.
  • Strong ability to lead, mentor, and motivate experienced technical staff
  • High level of proficiency in project management
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Project and other Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with Agile methodologies will help
  • Ability to track metrics, look for patterns, and drive retrospectives
  • Good understanding of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theories
  • Good understanding of electrical engineering processes
  • Think beyond day-to-day activities and apply systems thinking
  Driven to create a culture of meeting commitments with high quality

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 allowed].
While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield Shipboard Electronic Repair facility.

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 world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s 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