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Senior Engineering Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)Scottsdale, AZFull-timeUSD $184,562.00 - USD $194,665.00 per year

This leader directs engineering performance across multiple programs, balancing technical quality, cost, schedule, contractual commitments, and risk mitigation. They partner with business development and senior leadership to shape growth strategies, support proposals, guide research and development investments, and align engineering priorities with business objectives. The position also manages hiring, workforce planning, performance development, training, recognition, and financial forecasting for the engineering organization. The work supports technologically complex products and programs, with potential emphasis on anti-tamper, hardware security, production readiness, and manufacturability. It suits an experienced engineering executive who can build strong cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders, and operate in a changing, security-cleared defense environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 10 years of relevant supervisory experience, or a master’s degree plus 8 years of experienceU.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance; TS/SCI eligibility expectedExperience leading and expanding teams delivering technologically complex programsStrong record managing multifunctional product design, development, and deliveryExperience with engineering budgets, forecasts, staffing, proposals, and program executionWillingness to travel regularly among Boise, Salt Lake City, and Scottsdale
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Scottsdale campus develops advanced communications, cyber, and mission-critical electronics for defense and space programs.

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