Electronic Hardware - Area Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Electronic Hardware - Area Manager

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Senior

Requisition ID: 15896497

Date Posted: Apr 9, 2025

Description: About the Position:

As a member of the Electronics & Lethality Hardware leadership team. You will be leading a dynamic group of mechanical and electrical engineers responsible for the development and support of electronic hardware for ground vehicles. This area manager will lead the development of hardware components and firmware covering the entire development life-cycle, from requirements development to design, to final testing and delivery of hardware products

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, 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 (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 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-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide leadership and technical direction required to design, develop, integrate and support electronic hardware and firmware. Multiple area manager roles available, specific technical HW focus of each area manager role will be discussed during interview process.
• Manage area to ensure work is performed on time with high quality and within budget.
• Coordinate with program/project/IPT leadership to assign tasks within area to accomplish program/project/IPT objectives.
• Manage manpower needs, tools and training requirements.
• Meet and execute staffing requirements - review manpower demand files to ensure accuracy and staffing commitments, taking action where appropriate.
• Hire, train, and mentor employees to establish the technical competency and domain expertise required to successfully execute project responsibilities.
• Provide clear direction to area personnel.
• Provide area personnel with necessary communications for them to meet and be aware of any organizational, company, and project needs.
• Lead area efforts in the identification of systemic issues that result in design errors and development of the plans to correct those systemic issues.
• Seek and identify continuous improvement opportunities to processes and foster employee empowerment.
• Evaluate and report on employee performance.
• Mentor and provide guidance to area employees by fostering a growth and improvement working atmosphere.
• Support program leads in achieving team commitments.
• Develop and track area and department metrics.
• Develop high quality, cost effective planning and proposal BOEs/inputs.
• Review, evaluate, and approve proposal estimates prepared by area personnel.
• Maintain ISO and CMMI certification by assisting in developing department procedures and measures to ensure compliance to all appropriate SP's, FOI's and DI's.
• Promote a team environment and facilitate intra and inter-group coordination.
• Participate in technical and program reviews.
• Perform administrative duties associated with management of area personnel which includes, but is not limited to, conducting performance appraisals, monitoring labor reporting, preparing status reports, and attending and conducting staff meetings.
• Create a work environment in the area that is oriented to efficiency, product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Assure compliance with all applicable department processes.
• Address personnel issues as required in accordance with the GDLS Code of Ethics Handbook

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or equivalent technical discipline is required (Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of military hardware product development experience required; other relevant experience will be considered.
• Ability to effectively convey design options, solutions, issues and progress via formal presentations.
• Ability to apply sound Engineering Principles and Practices to management of technical issues.
• Strong leadership, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Able to manage and coordinate multiple projects and engineers to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Capable of leading a team of 15+ engineers with diverse backgrounds and experience.
• Capable of interacting in a team based environment, working with various organizations throughout GDLS to include other engineering disciplines, PD&S, Finance, Material Acquisition, Field Support, Logistics, and Project management.
• Ability and willingness to travel when required to execute job functions.
• Commitment to team-based development methods.
• Knowledge of ISO and CMMI standards.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint).
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens will not be eligible)

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Position:

As a member of the Electronics & Lethality Hardware leadership team. You will be leading a dynamic group of mechanical and electrical engineers responsible for the development and support of electronic hardware for ground vehicles. This area manager will lead the development of hardware components and firmware covering the entire development life-cycle, from requirements development to design, to final testing and delivery of hardware products

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, 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 (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 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-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide leadership and technical direction required to design, develop, integrate and support electronic hardware and firmware. Multiple area manager roles available, specific technical HW focus of each area manager role will be discussed during interview process.
• Manage area to ensure work is performed on time with high quality and within budget.
• Coordinate with program/project/IPT leadership to assign tasks within area to accomplish program/project/IPT objectives.
• Manage manpower needs, tools and training requirements.
• Meet and execute staffing requirements - review manpower demand files to ensure accuracy and staffing commitments, taking action where appropriate.
• Hire, train, and mentor employees to establish the technical competency and domain expertise required to successfully execute project responsibilities.
• Provide clear direction to area personnel.
• Provide area personnel with necessary communications for them to meet and be aware of any organizational, company, and project needs.
• Lead area efforts in the identification of systemic issues that result in design errors and development of the plans to correct those systemic issues.
• Seek and identify continuous improvement opportunities to processes and foster employee empowerment.
• Evaluate and report on employee performance.
• Mentor and provide guidance to area employees by fostering a growth and improvement working atmosphere.
• Support program leads in achieving team commitments.
• Develop and track area and department metrics.
• Develop high quality, cost effective planning and proposal BOEs/inputs.
• Review, evaluate, and approve proposal estimates prepared by area personnel.
• Maintain ISO and CMMI certification by assisting in developing department procedures and measures to ensure compliance to all appropriate SP's, FOI's and DI's.
• Promote a team environment and facilitate intra and inter-group coordination.
• Participate in technical and program reviews.
• Perform administrative duties associated with management of area personnel which includes, but is not limited to, conducting performance appraisals, monitoring labor reporting, preparing status reports, and attending and conducting staff meetings.
• Create a work environment in the area that is oriented to efficiency, product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Assure compliance with all applicable department processes.
• Address personnel issues as required in accordance with the GDLS Code of Ethics Handbook

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or equivalent technical discipline is required (Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of military hardware product development experience required; other relevant experience will be considered.
• Ability to effectively convey design options, solutions, issues and progress via formal presentations.
• Ability to apply sound Engineering Principles and Practices to management of technical issues.
• Strong leadership, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Able to manage and coordinate multiple projects and engineers to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Capable of leading a team of 15+ engineers with diverse backgrounds and experience.
• Capable of interacting in a team based environment, working with various organizations throughout GDLS to include other engineering disciplines, PD&S, Finance, Material Acquisition, Field Support, Logistics, and Project management.
• Ability and willingness to travel when required to execute job functions.
• Commitment to team-based development methods.
• Knowledge of ISO and CMMI standards.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint).
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens will not be eligible)

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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