General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

Program Representative - Propulsion Systems Engineering

Program ManagementPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeSunnyvale, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical discipline is required.
At least 2 years of relevant post-graduate experience demonstrating the ability to build and maintain customer relationships to support program objectives.
At least 2 years of relevant post-graduate experience demonstrating experience working with and managing supplier production of components to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
At least 2 years of relevant post-graduate experience demonstrating the ability to track and report work status, identify risks, and drive corrective actions.
At least 2 years of relevant post-graduate experience demonstrating the ability to lead performance and delivery goals by coordinating cross-functional teams and resolving issues quickly.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated independent judgment, creativity, and sound decision-making.
Strong team-building skills and the ability to foster productive cross-entity relationships.
Experience with effective problem-solving methodologies.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to interpret technical requirements and engineering drawings.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Understanding of sub-tier supplier contracts and management practices.

Responsibilities

Provide programmatic and technical oversight of Northrop Grumman, primarily focused on the COLUMBIA Class Turbine Generator, through manufacturing, testing, and delivery.
Oversee complex machining, assembly, and test operations.
Communicate daily with supplier engineering, operations, quality, and program personnel to identify and mitigate schedule or technical risks.
Coordinate with the Electric Boat Turbine Generator engineering team to develop courses of action addressing production deficiencies and technical challenges.
Perform detailed schedule reviews, identify schedule conflicts, and support schedule acceleration opportunities.
Work with the supplier to ensure schedule adherence and recovery efforts as needed.
Assist in developing independent schedules for problem resolution or test issues.
Collaborate with supplier manufacturing, program, quality, and engineering leadership to drive site efficiencies, continuous improvement, and lessons learned.
Review new or revised supplier manufacturing instructions before their initial use.
Participate in First Time Process Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews.
Support and collaborate on root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
Participate in job debriefs and lessons-learned reviews.
Report directly to the Electric Boat Program Supervisor located in Sunnyvale.
Interface closely with the supplier, sub-tier vendors, and Naval Reactors.

Desired Qualifications

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

Overview

OverviewAt General Dynamics Electric Boat, our employees have exceptional opportunities to contribute to revolutionary systems that safeguard our sailors, our families, and our freedom. Integrated Power Systems (IPS) Engineering is seeking a self-driven, highly motivated Program Representative to join our diverse team of professionals.

The selected candidate will provide programmatic and technical oversight of Northrop Grumman, with primary focus on the COLUMBIA Class Turbine Generator, throughout various stages of manufacturing, testing, and delivery. This role offers strong career growth potential, especially for individuals aspiring to leadership roles or seeking experience in a unique manufacturing and test environment.

ResponsibilitiesThe Program Representative will support both programmatic and technical activities, including:

Oversight of complex machining, assembly, and test operations
Daily communication with supplier engineering, operations, quality, and program personnel to identify and mitigate schedule or technical risks
Coordination with the Electric Boat Turbine Generator engineering team to develop courses of action addressing production deficiencies and technical challenges
Performing detailed schedule reviews, identifying schedule conflicts, and supporting schedule acceleration opportunities
Working closely with the supplier to ensure schedule adherence and recovery efforts as needed
Assisting in the development of independent schedules for problem resolution or test issues
Collaborating with supplier manufacturing, program, quality, and engineering leadership to drive site efficiencies, continuous improvement, and lessons learned
Reviewing new or revised supplier manufacturing instructions prior to their initial use
Participating in First Time Process Reviews (FTPRs) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)
Supporting and collaborating on root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
Participation in job debriefs and lessons-learned reviews
Direct reporting to the Electric Boat Program Supervisor located in Sunnyvale

This role will interface closely with the Supplier, sub-tier vendors, and Naval Reactors.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical discipline
Minimum of 2+ years of relevant post-graduate experience demonstrating candidate has:
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships to support program objectives.
- Worked with and managed supplier production of components, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
- Tracked and reported work status, identifying risks and driving corrective actions.
- Led performance and delivery goals by coordinating cross-functional teams and resolving issues quickly.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Military experience or 1+ years of experience in construction trades, engineering, design, test, planning, design-build-sustain, or a demonstrated leadership role
Component development and vendor management experience
Electric Boat shipyard experience (construction, test, certification, etc.)
Program management experience
Experience working with NAVSEA

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated independent judgment, creativity, and sound decision making
Strong team-building skills with the ability to foster productive cross-entity relationships
Experience with effective problem-solving methodologies
Strong organizational and planning skills
Ability to interpret technical requirements and engineering drawings
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Understanding of sub-tier supplier contracts and management practices

About the Company

General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

General Dynamics builds warships, nuclear submarines, combat vehicles, and munitions for the U.S. military and allied governments, plus Gulfstream business jets for corporations and private owners. Gulfstream designs large, long-range jets and maintains them through its own service centers and completion shops. A separate technologies arm runs IT, cybersecurity, and command-and-control systems for defense and federal civilian agencies. The company earns its money from multiyear government contracts for ships, vehicles, and services, and the rest from selling and servicing jets. General Dynamics was founded in 1952 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1952

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