Principal R&D Engineering Product Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.; Idaho; Remote; USD 197,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Principal R&D Engineering Product Manager. You'll guide product development, collaborate with engineers, and ensure successful customer relationships while being part of a prestigious team focused on national security and advanced solutions. The role offers competitive compensation, numerous benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

401k matching

Flexible schedules with every other Friday off

Paid parental leave

Healthcare benefits

Health & wellness programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of job-related experience or Master's degree plus 8 years relevant background.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the engineering development team to guide product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with various teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Communicate with customers to understand needs and gather feedback.

Skills

Creative thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Job description

Principal R&D Engineering Product Manager

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a 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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

Day to day activities:
• Partner with the engineering development team to guide the maturation of a product lifecycle

• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to build and test software applications along with product platforms that deliver end-to-end solutions for internal and external customers.
•Partner with infrastructure, firmware, and full-stack software developers in an iterative process to prioritize, scope, implement, test, ship, and evaluate platform features.

• Launch features with customers ensuring end-to-end delivery is successful and feedback is incorporated into the portfolio and product roadmap .

•Build in conjunction with the business area director a forward-looking roadmap & strategy for existing customers and iterate on possible future markets that leverage current and future portfolio technologies.

• Able to oversee multiple product developments at once to ensure the end product will meet the customer and users expectations

• Communicate with customers remotely and on-site to understand their needs, how they are using our products, and how we can help them succeed.
• Scope proof of concept and pilot engagements on customer sites to collect feedback on features and measure value.

• Know the current and future technology trends that will shape our products and platforms

What sets you apart:

• Degree focus in Biomechanical engineering and/or experience with wearables
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the product development life cycle
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

Workplace Options:
This position is fully remote with travel to Taunton, MA or Orlando, FL when necessary for team needs.

Target salary range: USD $197,220.00/Yr. - USD $209,000.00/Yr.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.

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

We build mission critical systems for combat vehicles, ships, submarines, aircraft, and spacecraft that can sense danger, securely share lifesaving information, and respond to threats.

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