Job Description

About the Role:

Advanced Programs Product Owner/Senior Embedded Software and Controls Engineer will be the Product Owner/Technical Specialist for our Core Infrastructure scrum team. Join a dynamic group of software and controls engineers responsible for the design, development and support of embedded software solutions for the world's premier land-based combat vehicle producer.

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.

On-site presence:

Hybrid - Due to the nature of the work, this role will require on-site presence up to 70%

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, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (up to 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

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role:

• Scaled Agile Product Owner/Technical Lead for a scrum team of Embedded Software and Systems Engineers Developing layered architecture, strategies and software artifacts to support a Core Embedded Infrastructure.
• Close collaboration with Business Owners, Project Management team, adjacent application scrum teams and DevSecOps scrum teams.
• Evaluate Features created by Project Management team and Create Features for the scrum team ensuring quality Definition of Done and acceptance Criteria.
• Facilitate and promote the culture and strategies of Re-usable, scalable, and Portable software infrastructure for embedded solutions.
• Perform embedded software requirements analysis.
• Guide team and Develop test procedures and perform unit/functional test on the executable software.
• Lead software tool trade studies and make recommendations on tool selections (Hypervisors, OS, Static Analysis, DDS, etc.)
• Ensure compliance to company and customer coding standards such as MISRA.
• Guide Team and Debug software issues discovered throughout multiple testing phases.
• Prepare status reports to management and support design/code peer reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Sought:

• Bachelor of Science degree in: Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline/experience.
• 10 plus years of related work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a related role as a Technical Leader of Software & Controls Engineers and/or Systems/requirements engineers.
• At least 5 years developing/creating/testing C++ embedded software and controls.
• Understanding of Electrical and mechanical hardware (the plant) under control.
• Experience developing simulation (SIL-Software in the loop) for software development and testing purposes.
• Able to bring continuous Improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
• Strong Communication, Interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
• Experience working in a Scaled agile Framework development environment.
• Experience developing Safety Critical Systems and Software. ISO 26262, Mil Std 882E, or other product safety standards.
• Experience designing layered embedded software architectures (FACE, MOSA, Autosar, Software Defined vehicle, etc.)
• Experience creating modular, extensible, and re-usable architectures. Hardware, network abstraction.
• Experience with various Hardware microprocessors/firmware and understanding of how these hardware choices effect software infrastructure such a BSP, Operating System selection, transport/middleware, etc.
• Experience with JIRA in a Scaled Agile Framework
• Experience with standard software development tools and practice.
• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• Bonus Experience Sought:
• Master's Degree in related discipline desired.
• SAFe Product Owner Certification.
• Familiar with DevOps or DevSecOps development pipelines
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and principals
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
• Experience with Type 1 Hypervisors, Dockers, Kubernetes.
• Experience Implementing GCIA services
• 2 year Experience Implementing MOSA, FACE, Autosar, or Software Defined Vehicle embedded software architectures.

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.

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. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

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 [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.