Lead Engineer - NGC Core (Sr Principal Systems Engineer)

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Orlando, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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! ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: Required 10+ years of experience in software-intensive program leadership, with demonstrated ability to lead large, multi-discipline technical teams Proven track record of delivering complex software programs on schedule and to customer expectations Experience managing and developing senior technical staff and functional leads Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels — from engineers to senior government leadership Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain one Ability to travel ~25% Technical Leadership Serve as the single point of accountability for all technical execution across Development Security Operations, Systems Engineering, Agile Engineering, Systems Integration & Test, IT, User Experience, and Cybersecurity Maintain and evolve the multi-vendor system-of-systems program technical roadmap, setting development direction and ensuring alignment with customer priorities and contract requirements Drive architectural decisions and resolve complex cross-discipline technical challenges Ensure integration timelines are met and milestones are successful People Leadership Serve as the Lead Engineer for the program while also coordinating 7 senior functional leads (Systems, Collaboration/Agile, DevSecOps, Integration & Test, Cybersecurity, User Experience, and Architect), with overall team responsibility for 40–50 personnel Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement across all functional areas Develop and mentor technical staff, identifying growth opportunities and building organizational capability Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, stakeholders, and end users — building deep relationships and maintaining a thorough understanding of operational needs Rapidly build rapport with customer team and consensus within a multi-contractor environment Organize and conduct integration events, technical briefings, and planning events for audiences ranging from end users to senior government leadership (General Officer / SES level) Translate diverse and evolving customer requests into actionable technical direction, consistently delivering more value than expected Actively support new business efforts by representing technical capabilities and identifying opportunities for program growth Continuous Improvement Actively solicit and act on user feedback, driving prioritization of implementation and integration as needed Identify and implement process improvements across engineering, integration, and delivery workflows

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience.
Agile experience preferred.
Department of Defense TS/SCI 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.
10+ years of experience in software-intensive program leadership, with demonstrated ability to lead large, multi-discipline technical teams
Proven track record of delivering complex software programs on schedule and to customer expectations
Experience managing and developing senior technical staff and functional leads
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels — from engineers to senior government leadership
Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain one
Ability to travel ~25%

Nice To Haves

Experience in the military simulation/training domain, particularly within Constructive Training.
Familiarity with DoD acquisition and program execution processes
Familiarity with Agile Software/System development lifecycles
Familiarity with DevSecOps or DevOps concepts
Familiarity with ATO processes and RMF compliance concepts
Familiarity with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment concepts
Experience supporting or leading business development activities in a technical capacity
Master's degree in a relevant technical or leadership field
Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle
Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of accountability for all technical execution across Development Security Operations, Systems Engineering, Agile Engineering, Systems Integration & Test, IT, User Experience, and Cybersecurity
Maintain and evolve the multi-vendor system-of-systems program technical roadmap, setting development direction and ensuring alignment with customer priorities and contract requirements
Drive architectural decisions and resolve complex cross-discipline technical challenges
Ensure integration timelines are met and milestones are successful
Serve as the Lead Engineer for the program while also coordinating 7 senior functional leads (Systems, Collaboration/Agile, DevSecOps, Integration & Test, Cybersecurity, User Experience, and Architect), with overall team responsibility for 40–50 personnel
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement across all functional areas
Develop and mentor technical staff, identifying growth opportunities and building organizational capability
Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, stakeholders, and end users — building deep relationships and maintaining a thorough understanding of operational needs
Rapidly build rapport with customer team and consensus within a multi-contractor environment
Organize and conduct integration events, technical briefings, and planning events for audiences ranging from end users to senior government leadership (General Officer / SES level)
Translate diverse and evolving customer requests into actionable technical direction, consistently delivering more value than expected
Actively support new business efforts by representing technical capabilities and identifying opportunities for program growth
Actively solicit and act on user feedback, driving prioritization of implementation and integration as needed
Identify and implement process improvements across engineering, integration, and delivery workflows

Benefits

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

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