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General Atomics · 2 weeks ago

Electrical Engineer, Chief Engineer

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$141K/yr - $252K/yr

13+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical oversight and leadership for project teams, focusing on advanced electrical technologies and systems for defense and commercial applications.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Guide architecture trades to search and find balanced technical, schedule and cost solutions to meet customer requirements

Mentor technical teams, hardware/software, designers, analysts through the full product lifecycle

Optimize processes and drive standard methodologies across the program to balance execution risk with shortened delivery schedules and optimized cost

Tailor GA standard processes, methods, tools, and metrics as required for program-unique requirements

Serve as a technical point of contact for engineering with the Customer, systems integrators, program management and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)

Technical oversight and coordination of the engineering resources necessary to evaluate and resolve issues, including coordination of external expertise

Ensure technical baseline control by implementing Engineering Review Board (ERB) and supporting Risk and Opportunity Management Process (ROMP) execution

Manage professional and technical performance of staff to ensure quality, business and financial objectives are achieved

Support and lead engineering staff in the analysis, investigation and resolution of complex engineering problems

Independently perform challenging engineering work, document findings, communicate results, make technical presentations, and support test activities both on-site and off-site

Leads the designs, development, and testing of components and systems

Demonstrates strong understanding of design, analysis, fabrication and test techniques for space and defense applications

Assists with requirement analysis, mission analysis, and design trade space

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringSystems ArchitecturePower SystemsEmbedded SystemsTechnical OversightLeadershipCommunication SkillsMentoringStrategic DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationPresentation Skills

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; eighteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, sixteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or thirteen or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Familiarity with all aspects of a technology system life cycle, including development, assembly, integration, verification/validation test, and operations

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment is required

Strong communication, leadership, presentation and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface within departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, and government representatives

Experience with Systems Architecture proposal, design, and development of defense systems, spacecraft, aerospace sensors and payloads, and ground systems

Experience in all phases of the program lifecycle: pre-proposal through deployment checkout

Demonstrated strategic development and analysis skills

Experience with non-traditional ways (i.e. Go-fast) of meeting customer needs common in a research and development environment

Experience mentoring and developing technical talent

Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex technical issues/challenges

Experience with procurement and management of supplier developed or Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) hardware/software to include collaboration with enterprise subcontract management and procurement teams

Proven experience as a conceptual thinker with the ability to translate into action and results

Ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members, leadership, subordinates, and customers

Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance