General Atomics · 1 week ago
Engineering CAM
Englewood, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $171K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures specialized electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. They are seeking a Junior Project Engineer/Engineering CAM to support satellite systems by coordinating with cross-functional teams on program cost and schedule performance.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partner with Program Management and Engineering Integrated Project Team (IPT) Leads in planning and execution of engineering development efforts on new or existing program
Interface with Engineering Managers, IPT Leads, and Program Management in estimating, scheduling, and maintaining task performance within approved cost and schedule constraints
Develop and evaluate Earned Value reports to assess cost and schedule performance for multiple control accounts, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions
Develop cost and schedule Estimate To Complete (ETC) updates in coordination with IPT Leads in order to adequately forecast program needs
Work with functional engineering leads to develop Basis of Estimates for engineering support on formal proposals and assessment of changes on existing projects
Conduct periodic program planning meetings with Program Management, IPT Leads, and Project Controls
Actively monitor for, and assist with management of, any cost, schedule, or technical scope changes on a program. Work with engineering in evaluation and potential incorporation of scope changes on a program
Assist in the management and execution of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in accordance with the Program Management Plan (PMP): Help organize all engineering work to support the IMS and overall budget Assist with coordination of engineering inputs to program IMS Work with Program Management, Engineering, and Project Controls to update task forecasts and engineering manpower estimates Track and report schedule metrics and provide assessments for performance correction if needed
Evaluate IMS critical path and recommend schedule compression and/or schedule risk reduction opportunities
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, and presentations
Develop and maintain large scale tracking and burn-down workbooks including: action item lists, drawing burn-downs, design review checklists, and deliverable requirement lists
Keep comprehensive notes/records, provide formal documentation following established processes, and make technical presentations, as required
Communicate with engineering professionals, stakeholders, and management throughout the engineering development cycle
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, four or more years of experience with a master's degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or similar schedule/cost frameworks, including supporting EVMS status updates
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals
Familiarity with initiation, planning, and management of projects
Ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine matters of diverse scope and nature
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project is required and familiarity with Windchill, Atlassian, and SAP software products are desired
Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required
Preferred
CAM or EVMS certification is highly desired
Working knowledge/experience of space systems product lines and customers and DOD experience is highly desired
An active DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance or the ability to obtain TS/SCI is desired
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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