Make the world’s most advanced Strategic Weapons Systems even smarter!

As a Deputy Program Manager - Engineering (DPME) for the Refresh 3 program for the Strategic Weapon Control (SWC) Program in the Strategic Systems Business, you’ll lead a highly skilled cross functional team responsible for the development, implementation, and testing of sub-systems designed to support future modernization of the Strategic Weapons System platform. We will be providing an incremental, innovative infrastructure and architecture to ensure an updated weapon system platform for our Navy customers is reliable, maintainable, and future leaning while maintaining high quality. You’ll ensure the Strategic Weapon System, which includes Navigation, Missile (Guidance, Reentry, etc.), Fire Control, Launcher, Instrumentation, and all other subsystems meets all 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:

• Extensive Systems Engineering expertise.
• Relevant Computer Science, Information Technology (infrastructure-focused), or Software Development background or experience
  • Specific areas of expertise in Linux Operating Systems, Virtualization, and minor networking preferred
  • Understanding of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) integration in high sensitivity and safety environments
• Experience in complex program stand-up and initial planning including scheduling/IMS development, WBS management, budgeting, cross-project dependency management, kickoff, and future program enablement planning
• Experience with a diverse customer community, organizational teaming, and relationship building
• Experience leading small and large engineering teams through large scale system concept, design, and implementation
• Managing engineering resources (e.g. staff assignments, capital equipment, etc.), program management organizational interfaces, and engineering scope
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certified or equitable project management experience
• Able to work in an Agile framework

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 while ensuring accountability within the team structure
• Strategically manages risks, opportunities, and conflict resolution
• Strong background in the Fire Control Domain
• Strategic Weapon Control Program experience - strategic nuclear ballistic guidance and weapon control systems
• Navy program experience

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 Pittsfield, Massachusetts facility

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 required 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.