Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. 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 na... more details
Senior Software Lead/Chief Engineer
Posted Date15 hours ago(4/30/2024 5:59 PM)
ID
2024-62989
Job Location
USA-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance
Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Category
Engineering-Software
Employment Type
Full Time
Hiring Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
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.
Responsibilities for this Position
As a Chief Engineer in our Progeny Business Area, you will lead a team of engineers to successfully deliver a comprehensive SecDevOps software solution for the US Navy with a strong focus on automated functional testing and the cybersecurity health of consumed software payloads. This team is responsible for software development and resolution of integration issues. You will directly contribute to the technical success of the program through hands-on technical contributions, leadership, and management of an engineering team. This includes advancing the technical vision, developing people as technical contributors, building the team, and fostering innovation. Candidates will have demonstrated recent, relevant technical contributions to a major production system, and shown the ability to lead and mentor others. Successful candidates will be excellent communicators, have a passion for technical progress and improvement, intellectually curious, and be strongly motivated to lead and nurture a cross functional team.
Position Objectives
The direct program work will include technical work and subject matter expertise for the system; e.g., technical lead, mission critical technical role, or community wide working group leadership).
Drive the success of the program by delivering on our engineering commitments and being accountable for the performance of your team.
Identify and communicate project risks, assess issues, and support the development of resolutions that meet cost, schedule, productivity and quality objectives.
Constructively interact with other managers, business area stakeholders and employees to establish and achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Personally create and deliver contract deliverables or other work products required by Engineering Leadership.
Work with Program Management to ensure programs have the correct staff size and skills mixture.
Support identification of new technologies, capability improvements and roadmaps, along with enabling cross program collaboration to leverage technologies, resources or designs that may not have been previously considered.
Responsible for a SecDevOps platform that integrates automated testing, CI/CD, blue-green testing, and automated decision making.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in Program Execution, Project Management
Experienced in DevOps/Agile methodologies - Scrum, Kanban, etc.
Experienced in leading small Software Development team
Experience using Linux (basic OS comprehension and basic shell scripting), preferably Red Hat or derivatives
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker/Podman, GitLab
Experience with open source software and custom software, as well as integration between software applications using middle tier integration and data-driven models
Experience in cybersecurity best practices
Cloud computing experience - AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.
Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle, including configuration management, good coding practices, and experience in writing, testing, and deploying production-quality software
Ability to manage day-to-day tasking for a small group of developers
Familiarity with hypervisor virtualization
Mentors junior resources and conducts knowledge transfer sessions
Presents as SME for various business development initiatives and customer briefings
Strong written and oral communication skills
What Sets You Apart
You demonstrate technical excellence in engineering or related technology areas. You are viewed as a subject matter expert in relevant development technologies.
You know how to build high-performing teams and retain high-performing team members.
You have a strong ability to lead, mentor, and motivate experienced technical staff.
You are already a strong technical contributor to major Navy production systems
You are adept at applying and executing highly advanced technologies, principles, theories, and concepts.
You are proficient in project management and consensus building in technically challenging and constrained environments.
You proactively identify issues and risks early and proposes solutions to other technical managers and team leadership.
You have exceptional communications skills with experience in negotiation and delighting challenging customers with win-win solutions.
You have the respect of your peers and colleagues for your technical and management credibility.
Desired Certs
CISSP
CEH certification
Education/Experience
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar degree
A minimum of 10 years of experience in Software/Systems Engineering field
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 mostly on-site with Hybrid/Flex options available.
While on-site, you will be a part of the General Dynamics Mission Systems Manassas office.
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 $200,145.00 - USD $222,035.00 /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 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
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