Deputy Program Manager – Crypto Products – Dedham, MA

Deputy Program Manager – Crypto Products
Dedham, MA | Full-Time | Direct Hire | $150,000 – $165,000 base salary

About the Role

A global aerospace and defense organization with more than 12,000 professionals is seeking a Deputy Program Manager for Crypto Products to lead an engineering team building high-assurance cryptographic products for U.S. defense programs in Dedham, Massachusetts.

In this hands-on engineering leadership role you will manage engineers, partner closely with the Program Manager, and guide embedded product development from design through delivery, ensuring every product meets demanding security, quality and performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead, support and develop a team of engineers working on embedded cryptographic products.
  
• Coach engineers, set clear expectations and build a high-performing, accountable team culture.
  

Program Execution

• Work with the Program Manager to set priorities, track progress and resolve issues.
  
• Plan engineering work, manage technical and schedule risk, and help the team meet commitments.
  
• Track performance using Agile practices and EVMS or similar program-control methods.
  

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Align hardware, firmware, software and test teams around a single, clear engineering plan.
  
• Drive embedded product development from design through verification, validation and delivery.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (engineering or related technical field preferred).
  
• U.S. Citizenship (required for U.S. defense weapon-systems programs).
  
• Experience managing engineers and delivering complex embedded products.
  
• Working understanding of embedded hardware and software development.
  
• Experience planning engineering work, managing risk and helping teams meet commitments.
  
• Experience with 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 methods.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in NSA-certified or Type-1 cryptographic product development.
  
• Experience in aerospace and defense program environments.
  

Key Skills

Deputy Program Manager, Engineering Manager, Crypto Products, Cryptography, High-Assurance Products, Embedded Systems, Embedded Hardware, Firmware, Embedded Software, Verification & Validation, Agile, EVMS, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Defense Programs, Aerospace & Defense, U.S. Citizen, Dedham MA, Boston Area Jobs

How to Apply

Apply through the DhakaTech Careers page or the job board where you found this role, or email your updated resume to talent@dhakatech.us with "Deputy Program Manager – Crypto Products – Job ID #83506098" in the subject line.

Dhaka Technologies and its clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.