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 vehicles
Will conduct interviews, hire and mentor new employees ensuring the technically competency is successful in order to execute projects
Oversee design, implementation, integration, and verification of board support packages, device drivers, bootloaders, and low-level diagnostics for embedded computing platforms
Guide architecture decisions related to hardware abstraction, OS/RTOS integration, and interface layers between hardware and higher-level software
Support hardware selection and design reviews by providing software and integration perspectives
Ensure robust configuration management, documentation, and traceability for all board support software artifacts
Provides guidance on the hardware requirements and specifications of the design descriptions per the customers specs
Ensures that the SAR (Special Access Requirements), Military Standards (DoD) and CDRL (Contract Data Requirements List) are followed and in compliance
Manages section budgets and timeframe schedules to ensure deliverables are met, on time and within budgeted costs
Is responsible for the coordination and assignment of tasks for the area software engineers aligning duties with experience level and skill sets
Ensures that all of the software tools and training for staff is met
Develops and tracks department metrics
Involvement and input with proposals for customers along with presentations when needed
Participates in technical and program reviews regarding vehicles and software
May be involved with ISO and CMMI audits and certifications along with following department and GDLS processes
This 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 engineers
Drive continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and reuse across programs and platforms
Reviews manpower demands and ensures accuracy and staffing commitments are met
Will conduct interviews, hire and mentor new employees ensuring the technically competency is successful in order to execute projects
Performs 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 Ethics
Maintain a work environment that is oriented to product quality and customer satisfaction
Performs other duties as assigned, to include acting as primary Software Lead on individual software projects
Define and maintain the technical roadmap for board support software capabilities, aligning with GDLS product and technology strategies
Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and development processes for low-level and embedded software
Minimum Qualifications / What you must have
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline
10 years plus of work related experience, 3 plus in a management role preferred
Expert level in Microsoft Office suite applications
Knowledge and use supporting Linux, Unix and utilizing code management tools GIT and Bitbucket, Java, C#, C++, C Python, QT
Knowledge of ISO 9001/ISO 14001, OHSAS18001 and CMMI standards
Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Measurement Systems)
Be a self-starter and working in a fast paced environment
The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills
Bonus Requirements
Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics Engineering
Experience working with or in a military or federal environment
Experience with Cyber Security principles and implementation considerations
Experience managing an Agile software backlog
Familiarity with Model Based Engineering (SysML, UML, etc.) and tools
Familiarity with the use of Hypervisors and containers
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required; No sponsorship offered
Must be able to obtain/hold secret clearance
Prior experience working on ground based Military Vehicles desired
Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position
Able to work overtime when required
Limited travel may be required
GDLS 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 you
Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
401k match up to (6%)
Educational assistance
9-80 work schedule (This positions 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-going learning opportunities rewarding work environment
Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Starbucks Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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