{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3e22b9becc0108ab46a42b10","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3e22b9becc0108ab46a42b10","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3e22b9becc0108ab46a42b10","title":"Software Area Manager - Board Support","description":"Software Area Manager - Board SupportGeneral 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.Lets shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.The Board Support Software Area Manager is a technical leadership role responsible for planning, directing, and executing all activities related to board support software (BSP, device drivers, low-level diagnostics, and related tooling) for GDLS platforms. This leader will manage a team of engineers developing and sustaining software that enables embedded computing hardware used in combat vehicle systems and other mission-critical applications. The Area Manager will partner closely with Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Vehicle Software, Test, and Program Management to ensure board support software is robust, reusable, and delivered on schedule to meet program cost, quality, and performance objectives.Responsibilities/ Assignments:This role is responsible for providing leadership and technical direction to our software Board Support Software Engineers that develop and deliver high quality work that goes into our combat vehiclesWill conduct interviews, hire and mentor new employees ensuring the technically competency is successful in order to execute projectsOversee design, implementation, integration, and verification of board support packages, device drivers, bootloaders, and low-level diagnostics for embedded computing platformsGuide architecture decisions related to hardware abstraction, OS/RTOS integration, and interface layers between hardware and higher-level softwareSupport hardware selection and design reviews by providing software and integration perspectivesEnsure robust configuration management, documentation, and traceability for all board support software artifactsProvides guidance on the hardware requirements and specifications of the design descriptions per the customers specsEnsures that the SAR (Special Access Requirements), Military Standards (DoD) and CDRL (Contract Data Requirements List) are followed and in complianceManages section budgets and timeframe schedules to ensure deliverables are met, on time and within budgeted costsIs responsible for the coordination and assignment of tasks for the area software engineers aligning duties with experience level and skill setsEnsures that all of the software tools and training for staff is metDevelops and tracks department metricsInvolvement and input with proposals for customers along with presentations when neededParticipates in technical and program reviews regarding vehicles and softwareMay be involved with ISO and CMMI audits and certifications along with following department and GDLS processesThis Role also has People Leader Responsibilities:Provide technical and people leadership for the Board Support Software area, including staffing, mentoring, performance management, and career development of engineersDrive continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and reuse across programs and platformsReviews manpower demands and ensures accuracy and staffing commitments are metWill conduct interviews, hire and mentor new employees ensuring the technically competency is successful in order to execute projectsPerforms quarterly and yearly performance reviews of personnel and conducts staff meetings; Creates an environment of teamwork and inter-group coordination amongst staff & will address personnel issues as required in accordance with the GDLS Code of EthicsMaintain a work environment that is oriented to product quality and customer satisfactionPerforms other duties as assigned, to include acting as primary Software Lead on individual software projectsDefine and maintain the technical roadmap for board support software capabilities, aligning with GDLS product and technology strategiesEstablish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and development processes for low-level and embedded softwareMinimum Qualifications / What you must have:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline10 plus years of work related experience, 3 plus in a management role preferredExpert level in Microsoft Office suite applicationsKnowledge and use supporting Linux, Unix and utilizing code management tools GIT and Bitbucket, Java, C#, C++, C Python, QTKnowledge of ISO 9001/ISO 14001, OHSAS18001 and CMMI standardsExperience with EVMS (Earned Value Measurement Systems)Be a self-starter and working in a fast paced environmentThe candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skillsBonus Requirements:Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics EngineeringExperience working with or in a military or federal environmentExperience with Cyber Security principles and implementation considerationsExperience managing an Agile software backlogFamiliarity with Model Based Engineering (SysML, UML, etc.) and toolsFamiliarity with the use of Hypervisors and containersAdditional Information:Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required; No sponsorship offeredMust be able to obtain/hold secret clearancePrior experience working on ground based Military Vehicles desiredAble to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the positionAble to work overtime when requiredLimited travel may be requiredGDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.What We Offer:We offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for youHealthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex SpendingCompetitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits401k match up to (6%)Educational assistance9-80 work schedule (This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. 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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.Lets shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.The Board Support Software Area Manager is a technical leadership role responsible for planning, directing, and executing all activities related to board support software (BSP, device drivers, low-level diagnostics, and related tooling) for GDLS platforms. 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