Program Representative – Propulsion Systems Engineering

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Sunnyvale seeks a Program Representative to provide programmatic and technical oversight of the Columbia Class Turbine Generator program with a focus on manufacturing, testing, and delivery.

The role requires building strong supplier relationships, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving schedule adherence while supporting continuous improvement in a unique manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related technical field.
• 2+ years post-graduate experience demonstrating ability to build and maintain customer relationships, manage supplier production, track work status, and drive corrective actions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Preferred: program management experience, NAVSEA exposure, construction/test/shipyard familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and technical oversight of supplier activities for the COLUMBIA Class Turbine Generator program.
• Oversee machining, assembly, and test operations; identify and mitigate schedule or technical risks.
• Coordinate with supplier engineering, operations, quality, and program personnel.
• Lead schedule reviews and support schedule acceleration; ensure adherence and recovery actions.
• Collaborate with supplier manufacturing, program, quality, and engineering to drive improvements.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Project coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

OverviewAt 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, highly motivated Program Representative to join our diverse team of professionals.

The selected candidate will provide programmatic and technical oversight of Northrop Grumman, with primary focus on the COLUMBIA Class Turbine Generator, throughout various stages of manufacturing, testing, and delivery. This role offers strong career growth potential, especially for individuals aspiring to leadership roles or seeking experience in a unique manufacturing and test environment.

ResponsibilitiesThe Program Representative will support both programmatic and technical activities, including:

• Oversight of complex machining, assembly, and test operations
• Daily communication with supplier engineering, operations, quality, and program personnel to identify and mitigate schedule or technical risks
• Coordination with the Electric Boat Turbine Generator engineering team to develop courses of action addressing production deficiencies and technical challenges
• Performing detailed schedule reviews, identifying schedule conflicts, and supporting schedule acceleration opportunities
• Working closely with the supplier to ensure schedule adherence and recovery efforts as needed
• Assisting in the development of independent schedules for problem resolution or test issues
• Collaborating with supplier manufacturing, program, quality, and engineering leadership to drive site efficiencies, continuous improvement, and lessons learned
• Reviewing new or revised supplier manufacturing instructions prior to their initial use
• Participating in First Time Process Reviews (FTPRs) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)
• Supporting and collaborating on root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
• Participation in job debriefs and lessons-learned reviews
• Direct reporting to the Electric Boat Program Supervisor located in Sunnyvale

This role will interface closely with the Supplier, sub-tier vendors, and Naval Reactors.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical discipline
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant post-graduate experience demonstrating candidate has:
  • Built and maintained strong customer relationships to support program objectives.
  • Worked with and managed supplier production of components, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
  • Tracked and reported work status, identifying risks and driving corrective actions.
  • Led performance and delivery goals by coordinating cross-functional teams and resolving issues quickly.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Military experience or 1+ years of experience in construction trades, engineering, design, test, planning, design-build-sustain, or a demonstrated leadership role
• Component development and vendor management experience
• Electric Boat shipyard experience (construction, test, certification, etc.)
• Program management experience
• Experience working with NAVSEA

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated independent judgment, creativity, and sound decision making
• Strong team-building skills with the ability to foster productive cross-entity relationships
• Experience with effective problem-solving methodologies
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and engineering drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Understanding of sub-tier supplier contracts and management practices