General Atomics · 17 hours ago
Engineering Supervisor, Electrical Technician and Labs Supervisor
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$81K/yr - $145K/yr
6+ years expGeneral Atomics is a leading resource for high-technology systems development, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineering Supervisor to join their Electrical Design and Prototyping team. The role involves leading a team of engineering technicians, managing engineering projects, and ensuring the maintenance of engineering labs and cleanrooms in a fast-paced research and development environment.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of 5-10 engineering technicians driving continuous improvement in their skills and career progression
Coordinate the maintenance and enhancement of Class > 1000 clean rooms used for the development of various laser and electronic systems. Lead infrastructure improvement projects for clean rooms and electrical engineering laboratories
Lead activities for engineering project(s) including planning, resource allocation and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained
Implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the engineering unit and may also participate in the development of Group/Company objectives
Interact internally with the engineering team and/or with suppliers, vendors or customers to share information and for basic problem resolution. May act as primary contact for engineering activities
May participate in the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s)
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
Identify engineering issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or task deconfliction for technicians between programs
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
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as six or more years of progressively complex engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
Must demonstrate a basic understanding in the application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as assembly, integration, and testing
Proficiency in interpreting schematics, engineering drawings, and specs
Must possess the ability to effectively resolve management and technical challenges
Extensive hands-on experience with hardware assembly and testing is required
Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential to effectively interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, prospective customers, and government representatives
Must be customer-focused, able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment, and capable of contributing effectively to complex, multidisciplinary projects
The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance is required
Preferred
Experience maintaining Class > 1000 clean rooms is highly desirable
Experience leading a team is desirable, including delegating tasks, providing constructive feedback, mentoring, and resolving task conflicts
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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