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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 9 hours ago

Engineering Supervisor

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $142K/yr

4+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a team in RAM engineering, managing project performance and ensuring technical and business objectives are met.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the work of a team of RAM engineers to support customer requirements for multiple platform-specific contracts

Support RAM analysis of our Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) programs

Participate in and coordinate the establishment of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration

Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning sharing information and resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for engineering activities

Plan and schedule work assignments for the team. Monitor project schedules, timelines and deliverables using standard project management tools and engineering systems

Support 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

Support the design assurance processes and other related milestones such as PDRs and CDRs via creating presentations and briefing

Anticipate future engineering needs and the modifications required to accomplish a technical goal

Provide expert guidance and consultation to other staff members working on difficult engineering problems

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

May participate in the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities

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

Manage the development of and ensure the security of the unit's proprietary technology, and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Familiarity with the Earned Value process and requirements; to ensure the team is executing within budget and meeting requirements

Qualification

RAM Program PlanningMaintainability ModelsFailure Modes Effects Criticality AnalysisReliability Centered MaintenanceReliabilityEngineering PrinciplesTechnical Problem SolvingProject ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam EnvironmentDoD Security ClearanceLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCustomer Focused

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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Demonstrates technical expertise 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 complex management and technical problems

Experience with development of RAM Program Planning, Reliability and Maintainability Models and Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs), Failure Modes Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Reliability Growth Analysis, and RAM requirements

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 extended hours and travel as required

Provide leadership and act as an advisor for determining technical objectives for user requirements and specifications

Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and lead a team of engineers

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance required

Preferred

Knowledge including MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD-1629A, MIL-HDBK-217F, RIAC-HDBK-217Plus, MIL-HDBK-472, NAVAIR 00-25-403, and other related milestones such as SRRs, PDR's, CDR's and TRR's desirable