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General Atomics · 2 weeks ago

Senior Mechanical Sustainment Engineer

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

10+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) system sustainment team, responsible for delivering innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges and maintaining energy absorption systems used in aircraft carrier landings.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems

Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within and engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s)

May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff

Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety

Plans and coordinates the maintenance of engineering solutions including, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment

Plans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology

Participates in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities

Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Performs other duties as assigned

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringDesign for ManufacturingFailure ModesEffects AnalysisEarn Value Management SystemProject LeadershipDoD Security ClearanceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTechnical PresentationsCustomer FocusTeam Collaboration

Required

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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, familiar with Earn Value Management System, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals

Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required

Able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at or above the Secret level is required