Deputy Program Manager of Engineering - FCSWG

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Pittsfield, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$152,462–$169,138 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Capital Equipment, Computer Science, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Earned Value Management (EVM), Engineering, Engineering Management, Fire Suppression/Control, Instrumentation, Interface Programming Languages, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Management Strategy, Mathematics, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Project Management Certification, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, System Operations, System Test, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Testing, United States Citizen, Work From Home
LOCATION
Pittsfield, MA
POSTED
1 day ago

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 required within a reasonable amount of time. 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. Candidate must be local to the area and able to work onsite. Some telecommuting allowed. 

Responsibilities for this Position

Make the world’s most advanced Undersea Systems even smarter

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:As a Deputy Program Manager - Engineering (DPME) for the Fire Control Software Working Group (FCSWG) in the Strategic Mission Systems Business you’ll lead a highly skilled cross functional team responsible for the development, implementation, testing, and sustainment of Fire Control software variants across all platforms. We will be providing an incremental, innovative software architecture to ensure an updated 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.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

  • Systems Engineer with a heavy Software Engineering background or Software Engineer with Systems Engineering experience
  • Relevant Computer Science or Software Development background or experience
  • Experience with a diverse customer community, organizational teaming, and relationship building
  • Experience leading teams of 20-25 engineers through large scale system 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

What sets you apart:

  • 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
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • 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 fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex.
  • While on-site, you will be a part of the ____ facility {LOCATION AND LINK TO LOCATION PAGE}

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 $152,462.00 - USD $169,138.00 /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

About the Company

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General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, employees share a common mission to be a trusted partner to the U.S. defense, intelligence and homeland security communities.

Whether you're working on the internal systems of a new ship strategic to the U.S. Navy's role in keeping sea lanes open, developing a camera system for the U.S. Army to protect our forces or helping the Department of Homeland Security coordinate defense against and response to cyber attacks, you'll share a sense of duty and patriotism common to all General Dynamics employees.

When you join General Dynamics, you'll become part of a culture that nurtures innovation. We encourage our professionals to challenge the conventional way of doing things. And we motivate our employees to solve tough customer problems by promoting and sharing new ideas.

Join a team that's dedicated to what matters most. Build your career at General Dynamics today.

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., General Dynamics employs approximately 91,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1952
WEBSITE
https://gdmissionsystems.com