Engineering Manager VI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for the Chief Architect of Conceptual Design to join our Engineering team in support of multiple advanced unmanned systems, to include survivability and spectrum dominance, operational analysis and mission effects.

We are seeking highly qualified individuals who have technical leadership experience in the design and development of state-of-the-art complex air vehicle systems. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated technical and management experience in the development of unmanned air systems across all phases of the lifecycle, especially in roles such as an Integrated Product Team lead, Chief Engineer, and/or Chief Architect.  A breadth of technical knowledge and application in these areas is required, with a desired emphasis on air vehicle survivability technologies and practical application, aircraft system level design, deep experience with operational and mission analysis, and a wide breadth in mission systems technologies and integration. The candidate will functionally report to the Senior Vice President of Engineering and work hand-in-hand with program and functional leadership to support advanced aircraft systems development.    
  
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and own end-to-end technical architectures across multiple programs that balance technical requirements, manufacturability, and lifecycle cost
• Translate business and program strategy, customer needs, and mission requirements into relevant system architectures and technology roadmaps
• Support critical enterprise programs by ensuring technical performance, affordability, schedule, risk, and producibility objectives align with defined mission architecture(s)
• Serve as the senior technical authority guiding trade studies, operations analysis, and design philosophy for existing and emerging advanced programs
• Drive cross-domain integration across multiple engineering disciplines within a program and functional engineering capacity in order to meet technical objectives
• Chair or provide executive oversight for engineering review boards, design reviews, and major technical milestones
• Identify, manage, and communicate technical risks and opportunities at the enterprise level
• Guide technology insertion strategies to help transition critical capabilities from development to programs of record
• Help foster partnerships with government and industry peers
• Provide technical leadership and support to proposal development
• Provide engineering Mentorship to help grow and mature future technical leaders
• Promote a continued strong culture of systems thinking and engineering rigor

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.