General Atomics ยท 3 days ago
Engineering Supervisor, Electronics and Firmware
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$81K/yr - $145K/yr
6+ years expGeneral Atomics (GA) is a leader in high-technology systems development, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineering Supervisor to join their Electrical Technologies Instrumentations and Controls team. This role involves leading engineering projects, ensuring technical performance, and overseeing the development of control systems for advanced technologies.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
Responsibilities
Lead activities for engineering project(s) including planning and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained
Implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the engineering unit and may also participate in the development of Group/Company objectives
Participate in and coordinate the establishment of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration
Interact internally with engineering team and/or with suppliers, vendors, or customers to share information and for basic problem resolution. May act as primary contact for engineering activities
May participate in the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s)
Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent
Lead progress review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Identify engineering issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specifications
May participate in the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities
Manage the development of and ensure the security of the unit's proprietary technology, and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as six or more years of progressively complex engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
Must demonstrate a basic understanding in the application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones
Must possess the ability to resolve management and technical problems
Must have extensive experience with LabVIEW or C++
Must have experience developing firmware and integrating it with sensors, instruments, and hardware
Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives
Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work effectively on complex, multi-disciplinary projects with occasional travel as required
Preferred
A solid understanding of object-oriented software design principles is desirable
Experience leading a team is desirable, including assigning tasks, providing feedback, and mentoring
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
VP, Magnetic Fusion Energy Division
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