General Dynamics Mission Systems · 5 hours ago
Software Engineering Supervisor
Taunton, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$127K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services. The Software Engineering Supervisor will lead software engineering personnel, manage ongoing projects, and ensure efficient operations while overseeing technical activities related to advanced undersea systems.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Selects, develops, and evaluates software engineering personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
Performs technical activities which impact the proposal, system level design, detail design and manufacture of advanced undersea systems
Prepares, plans and arranges the labor, schedules and equipment required for testing and evaluating standards and special devices
First level supervision responsible for at least two individuals, typically non-exempt
Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports
Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, clients and other stakeholders
Leads development of strategic tasks or small projects by applying engineering and organizational knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goals
Provides technical input to Project or Engineering Management in linking task-related strategy to achieve business goals
Understands and interprets the technical, organizational and process aspects of the task assigned and can relate them to the technical needs of the overall large project or organization
Plans and executes small projects or task elements within larger projects, organizations, or for groups of projects
Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering tasks or small projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering tasks or small projects within area of assigned responsibility
Actively uncovers technical and organizational risks and ensures they are included in risk mitigation plans
Participates in development of program strategies and teaming strategies as they relate to the assigned task Participates in the development of executable project plans on proposals
Participates in the proposal process
Directs team members to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies
Drives continuous improvement throughout the group and processes
Assigns tasks and reviews employees’ work at frequent intervals, participates in performance appraisals, workload planning and scheduling
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field
Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience
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
Proficient understanding of project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls
Demonstrates self-directed/ self-starting ability and can lead experienced software engineers
Skilled at executing complex tasks
Proficient knowledge of other related disciplines
Communicates well with managers and teammates
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Proficient written and verbal communications skills
Proficient motivational skills
Has shown ability to meet business expectations and supervise people
Proficient knowledge of software engineering processes
Demonstrates self-management
Travel may be required
Work performed without appreciable direction
Provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems which require the use of ingenuity and creativity
Benefits
Highly competitive benefits
Flexible work environment
Contributions are recognized and rewarded
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
Recent News
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2026-01-17
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