Deputy Program Manager for Engineering (DPME) — Embedded Crypto Products
Dedham, Massachusetts
Full Time
Deputy Program Manager for Engineering (DPME) to help lead the engineering organization responsible for developing high-assurance embedded cryptographic products.
The DPME will lead and support a team of engineers while partnering closely with the Program Manager to establish engineering priorities, monitor execution, manage risks, and ensure successful program delivery.
This individual will coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, including hardware, firmware, software, and test engineering, while guiding technical decisions and maintaining a strong focus on security, reliability, quality, and performance.
The ideal candidate will have engineering leadership experience, a working understanding of embedded hardware and software development, and the ability to manage complex engineering activities in a highly regulated and security-focused environment.
Responsibilities: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. 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.
Qualifications: Help lead the engineering team behind high-assurance cryptographic products. As DPME, you'll manage engineers, partner with the program manager, and guide embedded product development from design through delivery. Your work will help ensure products meet demanding security, quality, and performance needs.
What you'll experience
• Lead, support, and develop a team of engineers working on embedded crypto products.
• Partner with the program manager to set priorities, track progress, and resolve issues that could affect delivery.
• Bring hardware, firmware, software, and test teams together around a clear engineering plan.
• Guide technical decisions and trade-offs while maintaining a strong focus on security, reliability, and quality.
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly to partners and leadership.
What you bring to the table
• Experience managing engineers and delivering complex embedded products.
• A working understanding of embedded hardware and software development.
• Experience planning engineering work, managing risks, and helping teams meet program commitments.
• The ability to make sound decisions with input from technical experts and communicate them clearly.
What sets you apart
• Experience developing high-assurance, security-focused, or cryptographic products.
• Familiarity with rigorous verification, validation, or compliance requirements.
• Experience with Agile development and EVMS or similar program tracking methodologies
• A leadership style that builds trust, develops people, and helps teams solve difficult problems together.