General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 month ago
Deputy Chief Engineer for Advanced C2 Systems
Poway, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$128K/yr - $229K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Deputy Chief Engineer for Advanced C2 Systems will supervise technical engineering staff and oversee the development of hardware, software, and network requirements for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
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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
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
Must have a general understanding of computer hardware, networking protocols, cyber requirements for classified programs
Preferred
Open architecture experience is highly preferred
Experience implementing and testing open standards including OMS, UCI, STANAG, and UAI
Special Access Program experience highly recommended
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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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
Daniel Johnson
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Emory Lo
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