Deputy Program Manager for Engineering (DPME) — Embedded Crypto Products

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Help lead the engineering team behind high-assurance cryptographic products. As DPME, you’ll manage engineers, partner with the program manager, and guide embedded product development from design through delivery. Your work will help ensure products meet demanding security, quality, and performance needs.

What you’ll experience

• Lead, support, and develop a team of engineers working on embedded crypto products.
• Partner with the program manager to set priorities, track progress, and resolve issues that could affect delivery.
• Bring hardware, firmware, software, and test teams together around a clear engineering plan.
• Guide technical decisions and trade-offs while maintaining a strong focus on security, reliability, and quality.
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly to partners and leadership.

What you bring to the table

• Experience managing engineers and delivering complex embedded products.
• A working understanding of embedded hardware and software development.
• Experience planning engineering work, managing risks, and helping teams meet program commitments.
• The ability to make sound decisions with input from technical experts and communicate them clearly.

What sets you apart

• Experience developing high-assurance, security-focused, or cryptographic products.
• Familiarity with rigorous verification, validation, or compliance requirements.
• Experience with Agile development and EVMS or similar program tracking methodologies
• A leadership style that builds trust, develops people, and helps teams solve difficult problems together.

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $148,936.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans