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GNC Engineering Mgr 2: Weapons Prime Strategic Initiative (Secret) Chandler
This first-line engineering manager directs approximately 8–20 GN&C professionals responsible for staffing, delivery, risk management, and technical execution across several weapons-related priorities. The role combines people leadership with senior technical oversight of missile guidance, autopilot and control, tracking, estimation, modeling, simulation, integration, and verification. It requires coordination with systems engineering, flight software, testing, digital engineering, program management, and customer-facing teams. The manager will also develop technical leaders, resolve execution issues, communicate risks and resource needs, and strengthen organizational capability. This opportunity suits an experienced GN&C leader with missile-system expertise, a current Secret clearance, and a record of managing engineering teams and complex delivery commitments.
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Listed October 15, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.
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Defense contractor reporting 3,800+ Arizona workers (Oct. 2025); opened a Gilbert satellite building in October 2026 and says 350 jobs are moving there.
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