Senior Engineering Manager, Space & Embedded Crypto

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Salary
$203,851–$226,148 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1161 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,397–$153,102 across 1008 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Engineering Manager, Space & Embedded Crypto

The SC&I Senior Engineering Manager, Space & Embedded Crypto joins the Space and Embedded Crypto Business Segment under the Space, Cyber, and Intelligence Line of Business. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this leader manages a seventy-person engineering team and holds full accountability for engineering execution, cost control, and technical performance across all programs. Key responsibilities include driving Agile SAFe processes, overseeing security assessments for encryption products, and managing engineering budgets and financial analysis. The role requires expertise in embedded crypto and space encryption products, including knowledge of standards, best practices, and AI implementation. The position focuses on developing solutions for high-stakes national security missions, ensuring compliance with security requirements, and aligning technical strategies with business goals to support the sustainment and growth of defense services.

What does a Engineering Manager earn?

Median $267050 from 165 postings across 39 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage engineering program execution, cost control, and technical performance across all programs within the business area.
  • Direct the planning, organization, and integration of engineering efforts across multiple geographically diverse sites.
  • Drive Agile SAFe processes and tailor execution frameworks to improve efficiency for Scrum and Kanban teams.
  • Provide technical expertise on encryption products, standards, and best practices to guide complex design decisions.
  • Oversee security assessments and certifications for encryption products to ensure compliance with security requirements.
  • Manage financial activities including engineering budgets, forecasts, capital/expense management, and labor usage analysis.
  • Lead people activities such as performance management, hiring, headcount forecasting, and employee training and development.
  • Support the implementation of new technologies, including AI, into the Line of Business.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must possess a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.
  • Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10 years of relevant supervisory experience, or a Master's degree with 8 years of experience.
  • Experience in leading and growing teams executing technologically complex programs in changing environments.
  • Relevant engineering experience in embedded crypto and space encryption products (preferred).
  • In-depth knowledge in the design and certification of encryption products (preferred).
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization (preferred).

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