Senior Program Representative – Propulsion Systems Engineering

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