Guide architecture trades to search and find balanced technical, schedule and cost solutions for the customer. Mentor technical teams, hardware/software, designers, analysts through the full product lifecycle. Optimize processes and drive standard methodologies across the program to balance execution risk with shortened delivery schedules and optimized cost. Tailor the GA standard processes, methods, tools, and metrics as required for Program unique requirements. Serve as a technical point of co... more details
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
This Chief Engineer would lead a project team of engineers of varying experience levels and disciplines while being responsible for the technical and performance execution of the engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity supporting the development of EO/IR space based payloads, and airborne laser systems.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Guide architecture trades to search and find balanced technical, schedule and cost solutions for the customer.
Mentor technical teams, hardware/software, designers, analysts through the full product lifecycle
Optimize processes and drive standard methodologies across the program to balance execution risk with shortened delivery schedules and optimized cost
Tailor the GA standard processes, methods, tools, and metrics as required for Program unique requirements
Serve as a technical point of contact for engineering with the Customer, systems integrators, program management and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Technical oversight and coordination of the engineering resources necessary to evaluate and resolve issues, including coordination of external expertise
Ensure technical baseline control by implementing Engineering Review Board (ERB) and supporting Risk and Opportunity Management Process (ROMP) execution
Manage professional and technical performance of staff to ensure quality, business and financial objectives are achieved.
Supports and leads the engineering staff in the analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems.
Independently performs challenging engineering work, documents findings, communicates results, makes technical presentations, and supports test activities both on and off site.
Leads the designs, development, and testing of components and systems.
Demonstrates strong understanding of design, analysis, fabrication and test techniques for space and military applications
Assists with requirement analysis, mission analysis, and design trade-offs.
Perform 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.
Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
Experience in flight hardware testing, and test requirements is highly desirable.
Familiarity with all aspects of the development life cycle, environmental testing and flight testing
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment is required.
Previous experience with optical and laser systems is desired.
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.
Experience with Systems Architecture design of laser systems including command and control
Experience in all phases of the program lifecycle – pre proposal through deployment
Demonstrated strategic development and analysis skills
Experience with non-traditional ways (i.e. “Go-fast”) of meeting customer needs common in a research and development environment
Experience mentoring and developing technical talent
Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex technical issues/challenges
Demonstrated experience with development, assembly/integration/test, readiness, and operations of complex optical systems
Experience with procurement and management of supplier developed or GFE hardware/software to include collaboration with enterprise subcontract management and procurement teams
Proven experience as a conceptual thinker with the ability to translate into action and results
Ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members, leadership, subordinates, and customers
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Security clearance.
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