Deputy Program Manager, Engineering - IP

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. Candidate must be local to the area and able to work onsite. Responsibilities for this Position General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Deputy Program Manager, Engineering (DPME) to lead fast-paced shipboard systems integration efforts-and help shape what comes next. This role offers the opportunity to accelerate the implementation of an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) and Integrated Services System (ISS) at the Navy's Power and Energy Innovative Research (PEIR) Lab, demonstrate capabilities, and build a foundation for future shipboard deployments and new business opportunities. The DPME will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams from requirements and design through hardware and software development, procurement, laboratory integration, installation, testing, and customer training. Speed of integration is a central priority: bringing technologies together quickly, resolving challenges early, and moving efficiently from concept to demonstrated capability while maintaining technical rigor, quality, and accountability. Working closely with program management, customers, suppliers, and industry partners, the DPME will connect successful engineering execution with future growth, helping translate laboratory results into customer confidence, repeatable integration approaches, and opportunities to expand GDMS solutions across future naval platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong technical judgment, decisive engineering leadership, and proven program execution skills. They thrive in a dynamic environment, keep teams focused on critical milestones, and recognize how today's delivery can position GDMS to win tomorrow's business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead engineering execution with urgency and focus: Develop and maintain engineering plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and milestones. Inspire multidisciplinary teams, establish clear priorities, and coordinate customers, suppliers, and industry partners to accelerate delivery and achieve program objectives. Accelerate system integration and demonstration: Direct requirements definition, system design, hardware and software development, procurement coordination, integration, and testing. Identify dependencies and remove barriers to rapid integration while ensuring... For full info follow application link.

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