Senior Principal Deputy Program Manager Engineering
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Bloomington, MN · HybridFull-time$201–212K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Senior Deputy PM Engineer leads engineering teams, plans and monitors engineering work, and ensures systems are integrated, tested, and verified. The role applies advanced technologies to customer missions and calls for substantial leadership, team-building, problem-solving, and project management capabilities. Work is primarily onsite in Bloomington, with occasional work from home based on customer needs; the position has no fully remote option.
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Basic Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Clearance Requirements:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. 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
Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they're often classified. That's what you'll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you'll lead amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, it's time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems.
We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.
As a Senior Deputy PM Engineer, you'll plan, authorize and monitor engineering work by managing a team of top talent. You'll ensure that the total system is integrated, tested and verified while keeping your team motivated and focused on project goals. It's an exceptional challenge and for a true leader, it's an equally exceptional opportunity.
What you'll experience:
Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered
What you bring to the table:
A Bachelor's of Science in Engineering, a related specialized area or field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
Substantial leadership skills and proven team building and motivation skills
Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments
What sets you apart:
Skilled at applying and executing highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts
Strong ability to lead, mentor, and motivate experienced technical staff
High level of proficiency in project management
Through proactive leadership, creates an environment where the impact of technology on the business is clearly recognized
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Workplace Options:
This work will primarily be done onsite in Bloomington, MN. Occasional work from home based on customer needs. No 100% remote option.
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Target salary range: USD $200,704.00/Yr. - USD $211,679.00/Yr. 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.
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!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
10 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$200,704.00 - $211,679.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55431
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
2026-74907
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 5,601 open Engineering Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$201–212K/yr
- Minnesota median$133–238K/yr80 salary ranges
- US median$148–257K/yr4,504 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $206K, is 12% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($184K) — in the top quarter of Engineering Manager salary ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 85 open Engineering Manager jobs in Minnesota and 5,601 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Engineering Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (4,956 postings).
- Education
- 2,478 of the 5,601 open Engineering Manager jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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