Senior Program Representative – Propulsion Systems Engineering

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

Integrated Power Systems (IPS) Engineering at General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a self-driven and highly motivated Program Representative. The role provides programmatic and technical oversight of Northrop Grumman, focusing on COLUMBIA Class Turbine Generator sets, VIRGINIA Class Ship Service Turbine Generator sets, and Main Propulsion Units through manufacturing, testing, and delivery. It offers potential for growth into increased leadership responsibilities. The representative coordinates and oversees a multidisciplinary team and on-site support staff, communicates work plans, identifies resource and coverage gaps, reviews schedules, and works with the Supplier on schedule adherence and recovery. The role also supports issue resolution and test scheduling, maintains communication between Electric Boat and the Supplier, collaborates with Supplier leadership to improve site efficiencies, and assesses Supplier performance weekly and quarterly. The position reports directly to the Electric Boat Program Supervisor stationed in Sunnyvale. Technical work includes supporting Electric Boat Engineering teams in resolving issues; collaborating with the Supplier on root cause and corrective actions; overseeing production tests for procedural compliance and successful completion; reviewing Supplier manufacturing instructions before first use; and participating in First Time Process Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, pre-job briefs, critical evolutions, debriefs, and lessons-learned reviews. The role works closely with the Supplier, sub-tier suppliers, and Naval Reactors.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of post-graduate experience.
Experience working with and managing supplier production of components to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
Experience tracking and reporting work status, identifying risks, and driving corrective actions.
Experience leading performance and delivery goals by coordinating cross-functional teams and resolving issues quickly.
Experience building and maintaining strong customer relationships to support program objectives.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, creativity, and sound decision-making.
Strong team-building skills and ability to foster and maintain positive relationships across entities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Experience applying effective problem-solving techniques.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Understanding of sub-tier supplier contracts and management practices.
Ability to interpret technical requirements and engineering drawings.

Nice To Haves

Military experience; or at least 1 year of experience in construction trades, engineering, design, planning, testing, or design-build-sustain roles; or a demonstrated leadership position.
Component development and vendor management experience.
Electric Boat shipyard experience, including construction, testing, or certification.
Program management experience.
Experience working with NAVSEA.

Responsibilities

Coordinate a multidisciplinary team engaged in oversight activities.
Maintain oversight of on-site support staff and act as the management point of contact for concerns or issues.
Communicate daily work plans to Electric Boat personnel stationed on-site.
Identify oversight coverage gaps caused by resource shortages or specialized expertise needs.
Review detailed schedules to identify conflicts and opportunities to accelerate work.
Work with the Supplier to ensure schedule adherence and required recovery efforts.
Assist in developing independent schedules for problem resolution or test issues.
Strengthen and maintain communication between Electric Boat and its Supplier.
Collaborate with Supplier manufacturing, program, quality, and engineering leadership to improve site efficiencies and capture lessons learned.
Conduct weekly and quarterly assessments of Supplier performance.
Support Electric Boat Engineering teams in resolving technical issues.
Collaborate with the Supplier on root cause and corrective action efforts.
Provide production test oversight to ensure procedural compliance and successful completion of test campaigns.
Review new or revised Supplier manufacturing instructions before first use.
Participate in First Time Process Reviews (FTPRs) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
Participate in pre-job briefs and support execution of critical evolutions.
Participate in job debriefs and lessons-learned reviews.