Counter UAS Engineering Project Manager

GD Land Systems
Sterling Heights, MI

Responsibilities for this Position


Position Title: Counter UAS Engineering Project Manager

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Senior

Requisition ID: 17092672

Description: General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Engineering Project Manager within the advanced product engineering group to ensure execution of research and development projects in the area of counter drone and active protection technology projects. This position reports to the Product Manager, C-UAS within the global advanced product development group. The Engineering Project Manager is a leadership position responsible for providing organization, direction and guidance to a cross-functional team across the GDLS organization. The selected candidate will be required to manage cross-functional technical scope within schedule, budgetary & technical constraints. Some travel may be required.

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.

What We Offer:

If you are just starting your career or are an experienced 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 (6%)
  • Educational assistance
  • 9-80 Work Schedule (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
  • Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled and updated fitness center, and outdoor fitness track


Responsibilities:

  • Work with the product manager and CTO organization, as well as business development to win emerging opportunities within the portfolio
  • Represent the portfolio and department to GDLS leadership and our clients as necessary
  • Review and approve all engineering bids within the portfolio
  • Conduct performance management activities IAW GDLS processes, as applicable
  • Provide direction and guidance to the team of direct reports in the following areas:
    • Generate and execute project plans and integrated schedules
    • Establish funding mechanisms to facilitate work scope (eg, BCRs, WADs)
    • Forecast and maintain project manpower demand file
  • Establish & utilize metrics to drive and monitor project performance
  • Facilitate and support technical and programmatic events
  • Communicate direction and guidance to stakeholders that deliver technical products

Requirements
  • Minimum of Bachelors degree in Engineering or (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems preferred but other degrees will be considered with relevant experience).
  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams
  • Experience in leading design, development and integration of complex systems
  • Proven leadership skills and competencies
  • Ability to assess technical risk and develop corrective actions and/or mitigation plans
  • Must have excellent analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
  • Must have strong oral and written communication skills
  • Must have excellent business acumen and negotiating skills
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Project Management experience required

  • This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

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 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.

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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Engineering Project Manager within the advanced product engineering group to ensure execution of research and development projects in the area of counter drone and active protection technology projects. This position reports to the Product Manager, C-UAS within the global advanced product development group. The Engineering Project Manager is a leadership position responsible for providing organization, direction and guidance to a cross-functional team across the GDLS organization. The selected candidate will be required to manage cross-functional technical scope within schedule, budgetary & technical constraints. Some travel may be required.

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.

What We Offer:

If you are just starting your career or are an experienced 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 (6%)
  • Educational assistance
  • 9-80 Work Schedule (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
  • Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled and updated fitness center, and outdoor fitness track


Responsibilities:

  • Work with the product manager and CTO organization, as well as business development to win emerging opportunities within the portfolio
  • Represent the portfolio and department to GDLS leadership and our clients as necessary
  • Review and approve all engineering bids within the portfolio
  • Conduct performance management activities IAW GDLS processes, as applicable
  • Provide direction and guidance to the team of direct reports in the following areas:
    • Generate and execute project plans and integrated schedules
    • Establish funding mechanisms to facilitate work scope (eg, BCRs, WADs)
    • Forecast and maintain project manpower demand file
  • Establish & utilize metrics to drive and monitor project performance
  • Facilitate and support technical and programmatic events
  • Communicate direction and guidance to stakeholders that deliver technical products

Requirements
  • Minimum of Bachelors degree in Engineering or (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems preferred but other degrees will be considered with relevant experience).
  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams
  • Experience in leading design, development and integration of complex systems
  • Proven leadership skills and competencies
  • Ability to assess technical risk and develop corrective actions and/or mitigation plans
  • Must have excellent analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
  • Must have strong oral and written communication skills
  • Must have excellent business acumen and negotiating skills
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Project Management experience required

  • This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

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 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.

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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.



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Posted 2025-12-02

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