--- title: Deputy Program Manager description: General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring for the Deputy Program Manager role in Dedham, MA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/deputy-program-manager-at-general-dynamics-mission-systems-01a13c3a-f339-774a-9dcf-b54d294e015b date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as Deputy Program Manager in Dedham, MA. Pays $148.9K–$165K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/q3kwjl.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Dedham, MA | | **Salary** | $148.9K/yr - $165K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 14, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for General Dynamics Mission Systems. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for General Dynamics Mission Systems. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $150,000 – $192,000 a year (median $166,000). ## Description ## Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. **CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:**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 Help lead the engineering team behind high-assurance cryptographic products. As DPME, you’ll manage engineers, partner with the program manager, and guide embedded product development from design through delivery. Your work will help ensure products meet demanding security, quality, and performance needs. **What you’ll experience** - Lead, support, and develop a team of engineers working on embedded crypto products. - Partner with the program manager to set priorities, track progress, and resolve issues that could affect delivery. - Bring hardware, firmware, software, and test teams together around a clear engineering plan. - Guide technical decisions and trade-offs while maintaining a strong focus on security, reliability, and quality. - Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly to partners and leadership. **What you bring to the table** - Experience managing engineers and delivering complex embedded products. - A working understanding of embedded hardware and software development. - Experience planning engineering work, managing risks, and helping teams meet program commitments. - The ability to make sound decisions with input from technical experts and communicate them clearly. **What sets you apart** - Experience developing high-assurance, security-focused, or cryptographic products. - Familiarity with rigorous verification, validation, or compliance requirements. - Experience with Agile development and EVMS or similar program tracking methodologies - A leadership style that builds trust, develops people, and helps teams solve difficult problems together. #CJ3 ## 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 $148,936.00 - USD $165,000.00 /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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