Req Deputy Program Manager of Engineering - Refresh
Listed on 2026-01-05
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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- This position is fully on‑site or Hybrid/Flex.
- While on‑site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts facility.
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