Senior Program Representative – Propulsion Systems Engineering

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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Defense • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Provides programmatic and technical oversight of propulsion system suppliers across manufacturing, testing, and delivery. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams, monitors schedules and supplier performance, identifies risks, drives corrective actions, oversees production testing, reviews manufacturing instructions, and supports technical issue resolution. Maintains communication among Electric Boat, suppliers, sub-tier suppliers, and Naval Reactors while ensuring procedural compliance and delivery objectives.
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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 and highly motivated Program Representative to join our diverse team of professionals.

The selected candidate will provide programmatic and technical oversight of Northrop Grumman, with focus on the COLUMBIA Class Turbine Generator sets, VIRGINIA Class Ship Service Turbine Generator sets, and Main Propulsion Units throughout various stages of manufacturing, testing, and delivery. This role offers dynamic growth potential for individuals pursuing increased leadership responsibilities.

Programmatic Responsibilities

  • Coordinate a multidiscipline team of resources 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 all Electric Boat personnel stationed on-site
  • Identify oversight coverage gaps due to resource shortages or specific expertise needs
  • Review detailed schedules to identify conflicts and acceleration opportunities
  • Work closely with the Supplier to ensure schedule adherence and any required recovery efforts
  • Assist in development of independent problem-resolution or test-issue schedules
  • 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
  • Perform weekly and quarterly assessments of Supplier performance
  • Report directly to the Electric Boat Program Supervisor stationed in Sunnyvale

Technical Oversight Responsibilities

  • Support Electric Boat Engineering teams in resolving technical issues
  • Work collaboratively 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 prior to 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

This position will work closely with the Supplier, sub-tier suppliers, and Naval Reactors.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical field
  • Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience demonstrating candidate has:
    • 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.
    • Built and maintained strong customer relationships to support program objectives.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Military experience or 1+ years 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 (construction, test, certification, etc.)
  • Program management experience
  • Experience working with NAVSEA
Skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, creativity, and sound decision-making
  • Strong team-building skills, with the ability to foster and maintain positive cross-entity relationships
  • 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

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical field
  • At least 5 years of post-graduate experience managing supplier production, quality, delivery, work status, risks, corrective actions, cross-functional teams, and customer relationships
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
  • Military experience or at least 1 year of experience in construction trades, engineering, design, planning, testing, or design-build-sustain roles, or demonstrated leadership experience
  • Component development and vendor management experience
  • Electric Boat shipyard experience
  • Program management experience
  • Experience working with NAVSEA
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Independent judgment, creativity, and sound decision-making
  • Strong team-building and cross-entity relationship management skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills
  • Understanding of sub-tier supplier contracts and management practices
  • Ability to interpret technical requirements and engineering drawings

General Dynamics Electric Boat Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about General Dynamics Electric Boat and has not been reviewed or approved by General Dynamics Electric Boat.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is broad, with multiple medical plans, dental and vision options, telehealth, prescription programs, and access to on-site health centers and pharmacy services. Feedback suggests these offerings provide comprehensive access and supportive wellness resources.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a 6% company match is emphasized, supporting long-term savings for eligible employees. This match stands out as a core element of the total rewards package.
  • Parental & Family Support — Company-subsidized backup childcare and eldercare, tutoring resources, and fertility, pregnancy, and parenting programs are provided. These resources offer practical support for employees managing family responsibilities.

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The Company
HQ: Groton, CT
23,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1899

What We Do

General Dynamics Electric Boat designs, constructs, and provides lifecycle support for submarines serving the U.S. Navy. Established in 1899, the company has a longstanding role in submarine design and construction. Its mission combines engineering, shipbuilding, and long-term support capabilities to deliver and sustain undersea vessels throughout their operational lifecycles in support of the U.S. Navy and national defense programs.

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