Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant supervisory experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

Applicants selected may 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

This position is at the Precision Structures and Optics (PS&O) division and is located in Cullman, Alabama. We provide aerospace structures and systems manufactured from unique materials such as Beryllium, Albemet and special alloys of Aluminum. These structures and systems support both defense applications and scientific systems, and are applied in both space and terrestrial applications. PS&O is the largest supplier of Beryllium structures and systems in the United States.

A unique feature of your work at PS&O will involve optical mirrors and telescope systems, with high precision requirements for mirror/telescope performance over all mission environmental conditions. You will work closely with optical engineers to achieve optical performance for both test and mission deployable systems.

As PS&O manufactures structures and mirrors, you will be involved in manufacturing processes, and will be intimately involved in applying specialized automatic polishing machine technology to achieve mirror surfaces.

As a Technical Manager: Optical-Mechanical Systems you'll be a leader of a cross functional team responsible for engineering efforts, products, and services that make a real difference in keeping our heroes and nation safe.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Interested in developing your people management skills while maintaining your technical role; You support engineering best practices; You want to make a difference in developing your team.

What sets you apart:

* System Engineering experience with Optical-Mechanical expertise in telescope or optical tracking systems

* Skilled at effectively handling and executing highly complex tasks.
* Exeprience with proposal and system requirements.

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
* Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
* See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
* This position is Hybrid/Flex as desired but requires an on-site presence 3+ days per week.
* While on-site, you will be a part of the Cullman, AL team

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Target salary range: USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/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

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world's most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what's possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran