{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"db9a005a51068840979fa4fb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/db9a005a51068840979fa4fb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/db9a005a51068840979fa4fb","title":"Senior Program Representative Propulsion Systems Engineering","description":"Responsibilities for this Position\nSenior Program Representative Propulsion Systems Engineering\nUS-CA-Sunnyvale\n\nJob ID: 2026-20107\n\nType: Full-Time\n\n# of Openings: 1\n\nCategory: Business Support\n\nNorthrop Grumman Marine System\n\nOverview\nAt 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nProgrammatic Responsibilities\n\nCoordinate a multidiscipline team of resources engaged in oversight activities\n\nMaintain oversight of on-site support staff and act as the management point of contact for concerns or issues\n\nCommunicate daily work plans to all Electric Boat personnel stationed on-site\n\nIdentify oversight coverage gaps due to resource shortages or specific expertise needs\n\nReview detailed schedules to identify conflicts and acceleration opportunities\n\nWork closely with the Supplier to ensure schedule adherence and any required recovery efforts\n\nAssist in development of independent problem-resolution or test-issue schedules\n\nStrengthen and maintain communication between Electric Boat and its Supplier\n\nCollaborate with Supplier manufacturing, program, quality, and engineering leadership to improve site efficiencies and capture lessons learned\n\nPerform weekly and quarterly assessments of Supplier performance\n\nReport directly to the Electric Boat Program Supervisor stationed in Sunnyvale\n\nTechnical Oversight Responsibilities\n\nSupport Electric Boat Engineering teams in resolving technical issues\n\nWork collaboratively with the Supplier on root cause and corrective action efforts\n\nProvide production test oversight to ensure procedural compliance and successful completion of test campaigns\n\nReview new or revised Supplier manufacturing instructions prior to first use\n\nParticipate in First Time Process Reviews (FTPRs) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)\n\nParticipate in pre-job briefs and support execution of critical evolutions\n\nParticipate in job debriefs and lessons-learned reviews\n\nThis position will work closely with the Supplier, sub-tier suppliers, and Naval Reactors.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\n\nProven ability to exercise independent judgment, creativity, and sound decision-making\n\nStrong team-building skills, with the ability to foster and maintain positive cross-entity relationships\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office\n\nExperience applying effective problem-solving techniques\n\nStrong organizational and planning skills\n\nUnderstanding of sub-tier supplier contracts and management practices\n\nAbility to interpret technical requirements and engineering drawings\n\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical field\n\nMinimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience demonstrating candidate has:\n\nWorked with and managed supplier production of components, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.\n\nTracked and reported work status, identifying risks and driving corrective actions.\n\nLed performance and delivery goals by coordinating cross-functional teams and resolving issues quickly.\n\nBuilt and maintained strong customer relationships to support program objectives.\n\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nMilitary experience or 1+ years of experience in construction trades, engineering, design, planning, testing, or design-build-sustain roles, or a demonstrated leadership position\n\nComponent development and vendor management experience\n\nElectric Boat shipyard experience (construction, test, certification, etc.)\n\nProgram management experience\n\nExperience working with NAVSEA\n\nPI288194361\n\nGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"General Dynamics","rawCompany":"general dynamics","city":"Sunnyvale","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-11-09T03:57:58.018Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All 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Integrated Power Systems (IPS) Engineering is seeking a self-driven and highly motivated Program Representative to join our diverse team of professionals.\n\nThe 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.\n\nProgrammatic Responsibilities\n\nCoordinate a multidiscipline team of resources engaged in oversight activities\n\nMaintain oversight of on-site support staff and act as the management point of contact for concerns or issues\n\nCommunicate daily work plans to all Electric Boat personnel stationed on-site\n\nIdentify oversight coverage gaps due to resource shortages or specific expertise needs\n\nReview detailed schedules to identify conflicts and acceleration opportunities\n\nWork closely with the Supplier to ensure schedule adherence and any required recovery efforts\n\nAssist in development of independent problem-resolution or test-issue schedules\n\nStrengthen and maintain communication between Electric Boat and its Supplier\n\nCollaborate with Supplier manufacturing, program, quality, and engineering leadership to improve site efficiencies and capture lessons learned\n\nPerform weekly and quarterly assessments of Supplier performance\n\nReport directly to the Electric Boat Program Supervisor stationed in Sunnyvale\n\nTechnical Oversight Responsibilities\n\nSupport Electric Boat Engineering teams in resolving technical issues\n\nWork collaboratively with the Supplier on root cause and corrective action efforts\n\nProvide production test oversight to ensure procedural compliance and successful completion of test campaigns\n\nReview new or revised Supplier manufacturing instructions prior to first use\n\nParticipate in First Time Process Reviews (FTPRs) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)\n\nParticipate in pre-job briefs and support execution of critical evolutions\n\nParticipate in job debriefs and lessons-learned reviews\n\nThis position will work closely with the Supplier, sub-tier suppliers, and Naval Reactors.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\n\nProven ability to exercise independent judgment, creativity, and sound decision-making\n\nStrong team-building skills, with the ability to foster and maintain positive cross-entity relationships\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office\n\nExperience applying effective problem-solving techniques\n\nStrong organizational and planning skills\n\nUnderstanding of sub-tier supplier contracts and management practices\n\nAbility to interpret technical requirements and engineering drawings\n\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical field\n\nMinimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience demonstrating candidate has:\n\nWorked with and managed supplier production of components, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.\n\nTracked and reported work status, identifying risks and driving corrective actions.\n\nLed performance and delivery goals by coordinating cross-functional teams and resolving issues quickly.\n\nBuilt and maintained strong customer relationships to support program objectives.\n\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nMilitary experience or 1+ years of experience in construction trades, engineering, design, planning, testing, or design-build-sustain roles, or a demonstrated leadership position\n\nComponent development and vendor management experience\n\nElectric Boat shipyard experience (construction, test, certification, etc.)\n\nProgram management experience\n\nExperience working with NAVSEA\n\nPI288194361\n\nGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-11-09T03:57:58.018Z","dateModified":"2026-11-09T03:57:58.018Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"General Dynamics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Sunnyvale","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"db9a005a51068840979fa4fb"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/db9a005a51068840979fa4fb"}}