53980BR
Company:
General Atomics
Job Summary:
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We are looking for an Optical Payload Engineering Manager to join our team in Rancho Bernardo.
With consultative direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solution(s) for opto-mechanical related programs. Functioning in a leadership role, participates in the planning and oversight of the successful resolution and implementation of opto-mechanical solutions and provides direction and guidance to professional and support staff. Formulates technical plans, typically multi-year, for solution(s) development, documentation, and deployment of the engineering solution (s), as well as responsible for meeting various compliance, reporting, and safety standards. Evaluates the integration of the opto-mechanical solution within the overall engineering environment; and responsible for planning/overseeing documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates. Communicates with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the solution development cycle; represents the company as a prime technical contact on assigned system(s) or project (s)/program(s); selects, motivates, and develops professional and support staff; interacts with senior internal and external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations; anticipates future engineering needs; and, develops new or expands existing business opportunities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage professional and technical performance of Optical Payload Engineering staff to ensure quality, business and financial objectives are achieved.
Provide mentorship to team members including performing performance reviews and salary management for staff.
Supports and leads the engineering staff in the analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems with a focus on optical systems.
Ensures technical leadership and excellence is maintained by directing and participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention and development of the required professional and technical talent.
Independently performs challenging engineering work, documents findings, communicates results, makes technical presentations, and supports test activities both on and off site. Designs, develops, and tests all aspects of optical components and equipment.
Demonstrates strong understanding of optical systems
Assist in the definition of functional, performance, derived, etc. system engineering requirements and interfaces.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job ID#:
53980BR
Job Category:
Engineering
Travel Percentage Required:
0% - 25%
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time Salary
State:
California
Clearance Level:
Secret
Pay Range Low:
140,900
City:
San Diego
Clearance Required?:
Desired
Pay Range High:
257,233
Recruitment Posting Title:
Optical Payloads Engineering Manager
Job Qualifications:
Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as thirteen or more years of progressively complex engineering experience.?May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance is required.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment is required.
Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
Experience managing teams of engineers in the design, build and test of satellite imaging systems.
Experience with the use and maintenance of engineering tools and processes related to optical systems and space systems.
Ability to assign engineering tasks related to the design, build and test of satellite imaging systems in terms of understanding complexity and expected duration, also able to provide engineering review for specific tasks that overlap areas of expertise.
Strong communication, leadership, presentation and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface within departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, and government representatives
US Citizenship Required?:
Yes
Experience Level:
Management
Relocation Assistance Provided?:
Yes
Workstyle:
Onsite
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.
