Engineering Program Manager

Bloomington, MN DEFENSE Full-time Posted Aug 18, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring a Engineering Program Manager, full-time, on-site in Bloomington, MN, in the DEFENSE sector.

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.< /p>

Clearance Requirements:

Ability to obtain a 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

General Dynamics Mission Systems has a need for a Senior Engineering Program Manager located in Bloomington, MN.

Duties and Tasks:

Leads the planning and ensures monitoring and control for assigned development programs

Responsible for Cost, Schedule, and Technical performance for all engineering efforts

Ensures all project deliverables are developed with high quality and delivered on time

Manages the engineering related risks and opportunities of the program

Conducts monthly Engineering Status Reviews

Manages the resolution of technical issues

Ensures that team members are recognized for their contributions

Takes immediate & decisive action in dealing with technical & performance issues

Assists in Proposal and ROM development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

8 years project management experience leading hardware and software development teams

5 years technical experience; preferably with embedded systems

Significant experience using Microsoft Project

Knowledge of waterfall and agile methodologies

Proven organizational and time management skills

Proven communication skills

Strong leadership & mentoring skills

What sets you Apart

PMP Certification

High impact leader know for getting things done

Agile/scrum master experience

EVMS experience

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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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 $160,085.00 - USD $173,217.00 /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!

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