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Software Area Manager - Embedded Applications and Firepower

General Dynamics Land Systems
United States, Michigan, Sterling Heights
38500 Mound Road (Show on map)
Jul 09, 2026

About GDLS:

General Dynamics Land Systems builds the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance and future-ready modernization for customers around the world.Join the people who design, build and advance the systems that protect those who protect us. Our teams see beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose.

Let's shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

AbouttheRole:

ThisroleisresponsibleformanagingalloftheactivitiesandpersonnelinourSoftwareEngineeringorganization.Functionsincludemiddlewareapplications(coordinationacrossthevehicle,powercontrol,statesandmodes)andfirepower(allturretinterfaces).

Responsibilities/Assignments:

  • ThisroleisresponsibleforprovidingleadershipandtechnicaldirectiontooursoftwareMiddlewareapplicationsandFirepowersoftwareengineersthatdevelopanddeliverhighqualityworkthatgoesintoourcombatvehicles.
  • Willconductinterviews,hireandmentornewemployeesensuringthetechnicallycompetencyissuccessfulinordertoexecuteprojects.
  • LeadstheproductdevelopmentandintegrationactivitiesfortheMiddlewareapplicationsandFirepowerarea.Ensuresthatthesoftwareisdesignedanddevelopedusingindustrystandardmethodsalongwithensuringthecodequality,performancestabilityandsecuritymeasures.
  • Providesguidanceonthehardwarerequirementsandspecificationsofthedesigndescriptionsperthecustomer'sspecs.
  • EnsuresthattheSAR(SpecialAccessRequirements),MilitaryStandards(DoD)andCDRL(ContractDataRequirementsList)arefollowedandincompliance.
  • Managessectionbudgetsandtimeframeschedulestoensuredeliverablesaremet,ontimeandwithinbudgetedcosts.
  • Isresponsibleforthecoordinationandassignmentoftasksfortheareasoftwareengineersaligningdutieswithexperiencelevelandskillsets.
  • Ensuresthatallofthesoftwaretoolsandtrainingforstaffismet.
  • Reviewsmanpowerdemandsandensuresaccuracyandstaffingcommitmentsaremet.
  • Performsquarterlyandyearlyperformancereviewsofpersonnelandconductsstaffmeetings.Createsanenvironmentofteamworkandinter-groupcoordinationamongststaff.WilladdresspersonnelissuesasrequiredinaccordancewiththeGDLSCodeofEthics.
  • Supportstheprogramleadsinachievingteamcommitmentswhenneeded.
  • Developsandtracksdepartmentmetrics.
  • Involvementandinputwithproposalsforcustomersalongwithpresentationswhenneeded.
  • Participatesintechnicalandprogramreviewsregardingvehiclesandsoftware.
  • MaybeinvolvedwithISOandCMMIauditsandcertificationsalongwithfollowingdepartmentandGDLSprocesses.

ThisRolealsohasPeopleLeaderResponsibilities:

  • Reviewsmanpowerdemandsandensuresaccuracyandstaffingcommitmentsaremet.
  • Willconductinterviews,hireandmentornewemployeesensuringthetechnicallycompetencyissuccessfulinordertoexecuteprojects.
  • Performsquarterlyandyearlyperformancereviewsofpersonnelandconductsstaffmeetings.Createsanenvironmentofteamworkandinter-groupcoordinationamongststaff.WilladdresspersonnelissuesasrequiredinaccordancewiththeGDLSCodeofEthics.
  • Createaworkenvironmentthatisorientedtoproductqualityandcustomersatisfaction.
  • Performsotherdutiesasassigned,toincludeactingasprimarySoftwareLeadonindividualsoftwareprojects.

MinimumQualifications/Whatyoumusthave

  • BachelorofScienceinComputerScience,ComputerEngineeringorsimilarengineeringdiscipline.MBAaplus.
  • 10yearsplusofworkrelatedexperience,3plusinamanagementrolepreferred.
  • ExpertlevelinMicrosoftOfficesuiteapplications.
  • KnowledgeandusesupportingLinux,UnixandutilizingcodemanagementtoolsGITandBitbucket,Java,C#,C++,CPython,QT
  • KnowledgeofISO9001/ISO14001,OHSAS18001andCMMIstandards.
  • ExperiencewithEVMS(EarnedValueMeasurementSystems)
  • Beaself-starterandworkinginafastpacedenvironment
  • Thecandidatewillneedtohavestrongwrittenandoralcommunicationskills.

BonusRequirements:

  • Advanceddegree(MS,PhD)inSoftwareEngineering,ComputerScience,ComputerEngineering,ElectricalEngineering,orRoboticsEngineering
  • Experienceworkingwithorinamilitaryorfederalenvironment
  • ExperiencewithCyberSecurityprinciplesandimplementationconsiderations
  • ExperiencemanaginganAgilesoftwarebacklog
  • FamiliaritywithModelBasedEngineering(SysML,UML,etc.)andtools
  • FamiliaritywiththeuseofHypervisorsandcontainers

AdditionalInformation:

  • Duetothenatureofthework,USCitizenshipisrequired.Nosponsorshipoffered.
  • Mustbeabletoobtain/holdsecretclearance.
  • PriorexperienceworkingongroundbasedMilitaryVehiclesdesired.
  • Abletobringcontinuousimprovementprocessesandmethodologiestotheposition.
  • Abletoworkovertimewhenrequired.
  • Limitedtravelmayberequired.

GDLSconsidersfactorssuchas,scope/responsibilitiesoftheposition,candidateexperience,education/trainingbackground,inadditiontolocalmarketcomparableandbusinessconsiderationswhenextendinganoffer.

WhatWeOffer:

  • WeofferaTotalRewardspackagethatisImpactfulandbuiltforyou
  • Healthcareincludingmedical,dental,vision,HSAandFlexSpending
  • Competitivebasepayandincentivepaythatrewardsindividualandteamperformance,andcomprehensivebenefits
  • 401kmatchupto(6%)
  • Educationalassistance
  • 9-80 work schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
  • On-goinglearningopportunitiesrewardingworkenvironment
  • Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Starbucks Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track
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