Basic Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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:
Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they're often classified. That's what you'll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you'll work with amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, it's time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS).
At GDMS, we provide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; combat systems; torpedoes; cyber security; knowledge management; and electronic warfare.
As a Sr Deputy Program Manager Engineering (DPME) for the Torpedo Systems Group, you work closely with the Senior Engineering Leadership, Chief Engineers and Business Area Managers to plan, authorize, and drive execution of the engineering tasks to completion (including providing strong leadership to ensure all events occur as planned). You will be the face of program engineering teams to stakeholders and will work closely with Program Management to ensure contract obligations are met.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills or experiences:
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Overseeing program technical performance across engineering efforts to ensure requirements are validated, integrated, tested, and verified
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Developing and maintaining engineering plans, risks, and opportunities while adhering to change management processes and GDMS standards
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Managing engineering resources including staff assignments, capital equipment, organizational interfaces, and engineering scope
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Conducting engineering status reviews and providing material for program reviews, including implementing corrective actions
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Providing input to leadership on new business opportunities, internal research and development, or business expansion initiatives
What you'll experience:
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Staffing and leading project teams in coordination with Senior Engineering Managers and Directors of Engineering
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Managing resolution of technical issues and communicating outcomes to all affected parties and artifacts
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Driving engineering plans, risks, and opportunities while following change management processes
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Contributing to program reviews and implementing effective corrective actions as required
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Identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
What sets you apart:
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Technical and management credibility demonstrated through past experience in DoD or similar environments
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Experience preparing cost and schedule estimates for design tasks
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Proven success with Agile practices and processes in a DoD setting
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Demonstrated ability to lead and manage geographically separated engineering teams
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Experience brokering consensus among diverse stakeholders and organizational interfaces
Our Commitment to You:
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An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
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Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
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Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
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Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
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See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Workplace Options:
This position is ON-SITE in Canonsburg, PA. A hybrid work schedule may be available in the future, but will require a minimum of 3 days per week on-site. To learn more about Canonsburg and what this idyllic location has to offer, please visit: https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/charleroi-canonsburg
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 $155,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /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
