Deputy Program Manager Engineering

ID: 2026-70068
USA-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 1/6/2026
Category: Engineering-Other
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 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Must have MS Project experience. Also previous hardware background.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Seeking a Mid-to-Senior Level Engineer with 5 to 15 years of technical experience to become an assistant Deputy Program Manager Engineering (DPME) dedicated to the development of military-grade electronics in the Combat Hardware Business area focused on Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) and other ancillary systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of CWL systems and components
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for all CWL activities
• Ensure all project deliverables are developed with high quality and on time
• Ensure all engineering processes adhere to established engineering practices
• Interacts with the Program Management Team to ensure project staffing supports operational objectives
• Identify, develop, analyze, and report engineering project measures
• Manage the resolution of technical issues, communicate the resolution to all affected parties, and ensure that the resolution is carried out in all the affected artifacts
• Develop technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain designs to program management and the Navy customer team
• Interact with customers at technical levels

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Candidates should have technical acumen, an educational background, and experience in hardware development

• Highly proficient problem-solving skills in complex environments
• Highly proficient communication skills, with the ability to clearly report relevant information and effectively convey project topics to diverse audiences
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Strong ability to manage tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate a team, and resolve conflicts
• Familiarity with hardware and system integration testing (Assembly Level Test / Unit Test / Integration Test / System Performance Test)
• Familiarity with US Navy product development and shipboard qualification process
• Familiarity with System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process
• Skilled in organizing project tasks and developing schedules
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Travel may be required as part of this position

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 Onsite.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA location.

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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 $135,064.00 - USD $149,836.00 /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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