Surface CSTK Senior Engineer at Mission Systems – Manassas, Virginia

Surface CSTK Senior Engineer

ID: 2026-71159
US-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 2/25/2026
Category: Engineering-Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

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.

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

Make the world’s most advanced Undersea Systems even smarter

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
As a Deputy Program Manager - Engineering (DPME) for the Hammerhead Program in the Undersea Systems Business you’ll lead a highly skilled cross functional team responsible for the development, implementation, and testing of the next generation anti-submarine warfare mine system. You’ll ensure the Hammerhead encapsulated effector system meets the 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:

• Strong background in the Undersea Domain
• Experience leading teams of 10-20 engineers through large scale system design and implementation
• Managing engineering resources (e.g. staff assignments, capital equipment, etc.), organizational interfaces, and engineering scope

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
• Strategically manages risks, opportunities, and conflict resolution.

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 Manassas facility

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 $167,708.00 - USD $186,052.00 /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

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