Task Lead Guidance Fleet Support
About this role
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: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
The Guidance Support Task Lead provides technical and operational leadership for Guidance and Fire Control engineering activities supporting the U.S. Navy Strategic Weapons System at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.This position leads a team of Fleet Support Engineers, provides technical direction on complex guidance system issues, and serves as a primary interface between onsite customers, Program Management, and senior government and contractor leadership.The ideal candidate is a strong technical problem solver and leader who can manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with senior leadership, and drive complex issues to resolution in a mission-focused environmentWhat you will do:
- Lead and mentor a team of Guidance Fleet Support Engineers.
- Provide technical leadership for complex Guidance and Fire Control troubleshooting issues.
- Coordinate engineering support for laboratory, fleet, flight test, DASO, ASTE, and customer operations.
- Serve as a technical liaison between customers, Program Management, engineering teams, and external stakeholders.
- Manage priorities, schedules, resources, and multiple concurrent engineering efforts.
- Review technical documentation, test plans, procedures, and reports.
- Identify and communicate technical risks, issues, impacts, and recommended solutions to leadership.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve issues affecting system readiness and mission success.
- Develop technical status reports and executive-level briefings.
- Mentor engineers and promote knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes through innovation, automation, and responsible use of AI technologies.
- Support 24/7 operational readiness during critical test and mission events as required.
What you Bring to the Table:
- Strong technical leadership and complex troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with engineers, military personnel, government customers, contractors, and senior leadership.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and resolving complex technical problems.
- Experience with Guidance Systems, Fire Control Systems, weapons systems, missile systems, or similarly complex systems.
- Ability to translate complex technical information into clear recommendations and decisions.
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset focused on ownership, accountability, and mission success.
What sets you apart:
- Experience supporting the U.S. Navy Strategic Weapons System, Trident programs, Guidance, Fire Control, or related defense systems.
- Previous experience as a Technical Lead or Task Lead.
- Experience supporting fleet operations, laboratory testing, system integration, or flight test activities.
- Familiarity with SSP, NAVSEA, or Department of Defense programs.
- Previous US Navy or defense industry experience.
Salary Note
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.Combined Salary Range
USD $101,357.00 - USD $109,672.00 /Yr.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
Company at a glance
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story.
When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles.
Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.
Top Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Flexible work environment
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