Software Eng Grp Head II

General Dynamics Corporation; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a General Dynamics subsidiary, seeks a Software Eng Grp Head II in GAC Savannah to lead a multi-disciplinary software group, drive SDLC excellence, and oversee cabin programs. The role emphasizes senior leadership, technical depth in full-stack development, and DevOps with Scrumban experience.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering, 13 years engineering, 8 years in a technical discipline, and 5 years of supervisory responsibility, with Cabin Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 13 years of engineering experience with 8 years in a technical discipline.
• 5 years of supervisory or managerial responsibility.
• Experience leading software teams and delivering full-stack projects.
• Experience with DevOps and Scrumban preferred.
• Experience with Cabin Management Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads a multi-disciplined engineering group and manages complex problems.
• Sets objectives, organizes work scope, and estimates project deliverables.
• Develops and administers schedules, monitors budgets, and ensures quality.
• Conducts briefings with senior management and technical meetings with customers.
• Mentors subordinates and drives performance and development.

Skills

SDLC

Team leadership

Full stack

C++

C#

Java

DevOps

Scrumban

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

13 years engineering experience

8 years in a technical discipline

5 years supervisory experience

Job description

Software Eng Grp Head II in 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

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.