Senior Deputy Program Manager, Engineering

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Herndon, VA
Salary
$167,708–$176,880 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Similar $178k
This role $172k
$135k most similar roles pay here $229k

This role pays less than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$206,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $172k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Deputy Program Manager, Engineering

The Senior Deputy Program Manager Engineering role at GD Mission Systems in Herndon, VA involves leading cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to design and analyze unique mechanical and structural systems. This position requires managing program reporting, resource management, and overall execution while fostering collaboration among multi-disciplined teams. Key responsibilities include validating system requirements, integrating and testing total systems, and ensuring high-quality project deliverables are met on time. Preferred skills encompass experience with Ansys, Plaxis, Inventor, Revit, and familiarity with engineering standards such as ASTM, AISC, ACI, NDS, IBC. The role demands strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic environment focused on innovative solutions for complex technical challenges.

What you'll do

  • Plans, authorizes, and monitors engineering work to ensure all events occur as planned.
  • Ensures total system requirements are validated and the system is integrated, tested, and verified.
  • Manages project deliverables, including documentation, to maintain high quality and timely delivery.
  • Develops and maintains engineering plans required by the project and manages related risks and opportunities.
  • Conducts monthly engineering status reviews and provides material for program reviews.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field plus at least 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven ability to manage technical tasking, hardware design, modeling, analysis, and testing.
  • Experience preparing and presenting technical briefings to customer staff on analysis results and recommendations.
  • Strong leadership skills for fostering cross-functional collaboration and building project consensus.
  • Knowledge of engineering standards (ASTM, AISC, ACI, NDS, IBC) and proficiency in Ansys, Plaxis, Inventor, Revit.

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