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General Dynamics Mission Systems · 1 month ago

Deputy Program Manager of Engineering - Refresh 3

Pittsfield, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$155K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

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. As a Deputy Program Manager of Engineering, you will lead a team responsible for the modernization of Strategic Weapons Systems, ensuring reliability and quality while meeting new requirements.

AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Make the world’s most advanced Strategic Weapons Systems even smarter!

As a Deputy Program Manager - Engineering (DPME) for the Refresh 3 program for the Strategic Weapon Control (SWC) Program in the Strategic Systems Business, you’ll lead a highly skilled cross functional team responsible for the development, implementation, and testing of sub-systems designed to support future modernization of the Strategic Weapons System platform

We will be providing an incremental, innovative infrastructure and architecture to ensure an updated weapon system platform for our Navy customers is reliable, maintainable, and future leaning while maintaining high quality

You’ll ensure the Strategic Weapon System, which includes Navigation, Missile (Guidance, Reentry, etc.), Fire Control, Launcher, Instrumentation, and all other subsystems meets all new requirements, building off the current architecture to build and field the system through operational test and deployment

Qualification

Systems Engineering expertiseProgram management experienceEarned Value Management SystemLinux Operating SystemsAgile frameworkFire Control DomainRisk managementCommunication skillsRelationship buildingTeam leadership

Required

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field

Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience

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

Preferred

Extensive Systems Engineering expertise

Relevant Computer Science, Information Technology (infrastructure-focused), or Software Development background or experience

Specific areas of expertise in Linux Operating Systems, Virtualization, and minor networking preferred

Understanding of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) integration in high sensitivity and safety environments

Experience in complex program stand-up and initial planning including scheduling/IMS development, WBS management, budgeting, cross-project dependency management, kickoff, and future program enablement planning

Experience with a diverse customer community, organizational teaming, and relationship building

Experience leading small and large engineering teams through large scale system concept, design, and implementation

Managing engineering resources (e.g. staff assignments, capital equipment, etc.), program management organizational interfaces, and engineering scope

Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certified or equitable project management experience

Able to work in an Agile framework

Proven communication and ability to interface with internal and customer leadership

Advanced knowledge of technologies, principles, theories and concepts

Fosters an environment to motivate and push for professional development for yourself and others while ensuring accountability within the team structure

Strategically manages risks, opportunities, and conflict resolution

Strong background in the Fire Control Domain

Strategic Weapon Control Program experience - strategic nuclear ballistic guidance and weapon control systems

Navy program experience

Benefits

401k matching

Flex time off

Paid parental leave

Healthcare benefits

Health & wellness programs

Employee resource and social groups

Company

General Dynamics Mission Systems

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General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1952

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees