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General Atomics · 6 hours ago

Integration and Test Engineering Manager

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$141K/yr - $257K/yr

13+ years exp

General Atomics is a leading resource for high-technology systems development, and they are seeking an Integration and Test Engineering Manager at their Herndon, VA facility. The role involves directing engineering projects, collaborating with technical staff, and ensuring the integration of multiple disciplines to meet project objectives for the United States Government.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Directs all phases of assigned engineering project(s) from inception through completion

Responsibilities may require the integration of multiple disciplines and departments

Collaborates with technical staff, program managers and/or Division/Group executive management to develop and implement current, annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business and financial objectives for the unit(s)

May also contribute to the development of annual and long-term objectives for the Division/Group

May be responsible for decisions that have an extended impact on outcomes where erroneous decisions could result in critical delays and modifications to projects

Direct all activities for engineering project(s) including planning and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained

Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration

Interact with management and customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements and contractual clarification

Contribute to 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 mentoring younger engineers, and directing and participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent

Evaluates the integration of the engineering solution within the overall engineering environment; and ensures that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates completed

Lead progress review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance

Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Spacecraft IntegrationElectrical Integration ProceduresProject ManagementTest Plan FormulationTechnical LeadershipCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCustomer Focus

Required

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline or a related technical field as well as thirteen or more years of progressively complex engineering experience with at least five of those years having management responsibilities. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Demonstrates extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as comprehensive project management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones

Must possess the ability to resolve complex management and technical problems

The selected candidate will be an integral participant in derived-requirements definition, system integration, test, and verification for spacecraft and associated flight-payload/ground electronics; including working closely with the mechanical team, as well as the spacecraft development team in the full life-cycle of spacecraft systems

Candidate must have significant hands-on experience in support of spacecraft integration and test activities, as well as developing and implementing electrical integration procedures for flight vehicle assembly and the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) required to successfully accomplish spacecraft integration, test, and development efforts

Significant experience formulating test plans for component level, subsystem level and system level testing, typically based on engineering ICDs, system requirement documentation and program requirements; and ensuring documentation meets various compliance, reporting, and safety standards

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

Able to work extended hours and travel as required

The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance is required