Deputy Project Manager Engineer - Strategic Weapons Control

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Pittsfield, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Deputy Project Manager Engineer for Future Delivery Systems & Payloads (FDSP) within Strategic Weapons Control, you will be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for designing and deploying modernization initiatives for the country's strategic submarine fleet. The role involves project leadership and engineering work on complex programs, including applying advanced technologies and communicating project topics, issues, impacts, and corrective actions to diverse audiences. The position is fully on-site with the option to flex from home a couple of days during the week, and is part of the Pittsfield Strategic Weapon Control Systems Engineering team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree plus at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proven organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills in complex environments and proficiency in project management.
• Understanding of company policies and practices, engineering processes and practices, and project life cycles, including agile.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to communicate project information and report relevant information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to understand and apply project leadership principles, including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls for complex programs.
• Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards.
• Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools.
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support team success.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Nice To Haves

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, resolve conflict, and handle negotiations.
• Creative thinking and the ability to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and deployment of modernization initiatives for the country's strategic submarine fleet.
• Apply or develop advanced technologies, principles, theories, and concepts.
• Plan and organize project work and communicate project topics, issues, impacts, and corrective actions.
• Apply project leadership principles, including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls for complex programs.
• Anticipate technology, process, and skill needs.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Lead and motivate a team, resolve conflicts, and handle negotiations.

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Flex time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior