Software Eng Grp Head II

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah seeks a Software Eng Group Head II to lead a multi-disciplinary software team, drive full lifecycle development, and advance cabin management systems in a fast-paced, aerospace environment.

You will set objectives, review progress, mentor engineers, collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders, and ensure on-time delivery of robust software across C++, C#, and Java stacks with DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related curriculum required.
• 13 years engineering experience.
• 8 years specific technical discipline.
• 5 years supervisory or broad managerial responsibility.
• Position leads a multi-disciplined group of engineering employees and manages complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers unit schedules, tasks, and deliverables; sets performance requirements and monitors budget.
• Manages personnel; conducts performance appraisals and staff development.
• Establishes objectives supporting short and long-term goals.
• Conducts briefings for senior management and technical meetings with internal/external contacts.
• Advises subordinate supervisors to meet schedules and resolve problems.
• Leads project teams and cooperates across disciplines.

Skills

Software lifecycle

Cabin management systems

Team leadership

Full stack development

C++

C#

Java

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

13 years engineering experience

8 years specific technical discipline

5 years supervisory experience

Job description

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Employment Type: Full-time

Software Eng Grp Head IIin GAC Savannah

Experience with Software development lifecycle required.

Experience with Cabin Management Systems preferred.

Experience leading software teams required.

Experience in Full Stack development, C++, C#, or Java preferred.

DevOps experience required with knowledge of Scrumban process.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. 13 years Engineering experience. 8 years specific technical discipline. Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 yrs with Masters and 4 yrs with PhD in field applicable to this job. 5 years supervisory or broad managerial responsibility.Position Purpose:Leads a multi-disciplined group of engineering employees with diverse skills. Utilizing creative and mature engineering judgment, manages complex engineering problems by directing subordinate employees. Determines program objectives and requirements, organizes and estimates work scope of programs and projects.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers organizational unit schedules, tasks, and deliverables, sets performance requirements, estimates work scopes, ensures quality of delivered product, and monitors budget performance.
• Manages directly, or through subordinates, employees that perform similar or related tasks; establishes performance expectations, conducts performance appraisals, salary management, and participates in development, training, and counseling of employees.
• Responsible for establishing and executing objectives that support both short and long term goals.
• Conducts briefings for senior level management and conducts technical meetings for internal/external contacts and customers.
• Acts as an advisor to subordinate supervisors or staff members to meet schedules and resolve complex technical or operational problems. .
• Directly participates in functional projects; must lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team.

Additional Functions:

• Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to organizational policies. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• The level of managerial skills and abilities appropriate for this grade may be established by each discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills and the ability to gain the cooperation of others.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236054

Posting Type: Internal-All GAC

Department: J0506-Cabin Programs

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Grade:E10

Number of Openings: 1

Posting End Date: 10/23/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft