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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago

Structural Test Engineering Supervisor

Adelanto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

10+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a global leader in cutting-edge remotely piloted aircraft and advanced surveillance systems. They are seeking a dynamic leader to head the Structural Test team, overseeing structural testing for industry-leading airframes and ensuring mission-ready performance.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Reviews engineering designs, plans, analysis, and other technical work for accuracy and conformance to project requirements

Support the Structural Test team with test planning, fixture design, analysis, execution, and reporting for airframe and airframe components as required

Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements

Provides direction to design or technical staff, leading a team of experienced professional staff

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

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

Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Engineering principlesStructural testingProject managementTest fixture designData acquisition methodsDoD Security ClearanceProfessional Engineering LicenseLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsCustomer focusedProblem-solvingTeamwork

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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Demonstrates knowledge in the application of engineering principles, concepts, and theory

Strong familiarity with statics, including the development and evaluation of free body diagrams, shear/moment/torsion plots, and stress calculations

Familiarity with sensors such as strain gages, load cells, and data acquisition methods

Demonstrates 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

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

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required