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General Atomics · 1 month ago

Deputy Chief Engineer for Advanced C2 Systems

Poway California

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $229K/yr

10+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and advanced surveillance systems. The Deputy Chief Engineer for Advanced C2 Systems will supervise technical engineering staff and manage the development of hardware, software, and other program requirements for C2 systems in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Determines annual and multiyear technical objectives for designated engineering systems or project(s)/program(s)

Represents the projects(s)/program(s) as a prime technical expert

Advises or directs the activities of assigned project(s)/program (s) to achieve technical objectives

Directs and allocates technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives

Develops new and/or expands existing business opportunities

Ensures compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained

Participates in the planning, selection, retention, and development of the professional staff

Publishes and present technical papers and abstracts and participate in internal and external technical program reviews

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

Open architecture experienceImplementing open standardsTechnical expertise in engineeringComputer hardware understandingNetworking protocols knowledgeCyber requirements knowledgeCommunication skillsPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsCustomer focusedProject leadershipProblem-solving skills

Required

US Citizenship Required

Clearance 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; 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

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

Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles; resolve unusually complex technical problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be a technical expert in one or more areas of engineering

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives

Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems

Able to work extended hours as required