Engineering Resource Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Engineering Resource Manager

ID: 2026-70871
US-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 2/19/2026
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: : Department of Defense Secret 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

What Youll Experience:

• Lead and manage development efforts for advanced combat systems.
• Oversee project progress, manage schedules, and ensure budgets and goals are met while delivering regular status reports.
• Mentor and manage a team of developers, conducting performance reviews, workload planning, and scheduling.
• Actively uncover riskstechnical and organizationaland ensure they are addressed with effective mitigation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement across teams and processes in a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor project progress and intervene when necessary to address challenges with project managers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical input to link task-related strategies to business goals and objectives.
• Assign tasks, review employee work, and participate in hiring, performance appraisals, and team development.
• Manage personnel by mentoring, coaching, and fostering growth, ensuring team members are aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead small projects or strategic tasks, ensuring alignment with technical and organizational goals.
• Develop proposal content, project estimates, and strategies for achieving program objectives.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Strong technical knowledge in software development for combat systems or SWFTS subsurface environments.
• Proven experience in leadership and people management, including managing direct reports, conducting interviews, mentoring, and fostering team growth.
• Project management expertise, including resource planning, budgeting, and risk mitigation.
• Proficiency in programming languages like C++, Java, or Python, with a focus on real-time or embedded systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on achieving client satisfaction and quality outcomes.

What Sets You Apart:

• Hands-on experience with submarine combat systems or SWFTS-related projects.
• Demonstrated ability to align technical excellence with business objectives and strategic goals.
• Expertise in system architecture, software configuration, and integration, with knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Strong decision-making abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges.
• A passion for leadership, innovation, and driving continuous improvement in high-stakes environments.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $164,314.00 - USD $182,285.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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