58850BR
Job Summary:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft; tactical reconnaissance radars; and advanced, high-resolution surveillance systems.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to lead the Poway-based Advanced Airframe Project Engineering team within Platform Engineering (PE). This position supports the development of aircraft structures and leads the PE organization within Advanced Aircraft Engineering (AAE). AAE and its PE team develop and integrate advanced airframe structures and systems for unmanned aircraft, leading projects from requirements definition and conceptual design through manufacturing and flight testing.
This position typically reports to a Senior Manager or Director and is responsible for the planning, management, and technical performance of one or more engineering units. The Engineering Manager II manages all phases of assigned engineering projects from inception through completion. The position also requires serving as an individual-contributor technical subject-matter expert and may include responsibility for individual projects as business needs require.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate with technical staff, program managers, and Division or Group executive management to develop and implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the assigned unit or units. May also contribute to the development of annual and long-term objectives for the Division or Group.
- Accomplish objectives through subordinate engineering managers and/or team leaders, as applicable.
- Make decisions that affect project outcomes, recognizing that erroneous decisions could result in significant schedule delays and additional expenditures of time, resources, and funds.
- Manage all activities for assigned engineering projects, including planning and monitoring technical performance, to ensure that quality, business, and financial objectives are achieved.
- Manage and implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the engineering unit or units. May also participate in developing Group and Company objectives.
- Participate in and coordinate the development of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
- Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels to resolve technical and scheduling issues.
- Serve as the primary contact for engineering activities.
- Participate, as needed, in preparing proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms and conditions for contracts.
- Provide technical leadership and promote engineering excellence by participating in the planning, recruitment, selection, retention, and development of management, professional, and technical personnel.
- Lead progress review sessions addressing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Identify engineering issues and provide leadership in developing solutions, such as reallocating resources or modifying contract specifications.
- Participate in developing new business opportunities and expanding existing business opportunities.
- Manage the development and security of the unit’s proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ensure that all applicable laws, regulations, and other obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Ensure that work is performed safely and in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in engineering or a related technical field, along with nine or more years of progressively complex engineering experience, including at least three years of management experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in applying engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice.
- Demonstrated project management and leadership skills, including the ability to organize, plan, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines and milestones.
- Ability to resolve complex management and technical problems.
- Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to effectively interact with other departments; all levels of management; professional and support staff; customers and prospective customers; and government representatives.
- Customer-focused, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance is required.
Job Category:
Engineering
Experience Level:
Management
Workstyle:
Onsite
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low:
109,500
Pay Range High:
187,875
Travel Percentage Required:
0% - 25%
Relocation Assistance Provided?:
Yes
US Citizenship Required?:
Yes
Clearance Required?:
Desired
Clearance Level:
Secret
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.