Airframe Liaison Engineering Supervisor

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA seeks an Airframe Liaison Engineering Supervisor to guide a small team in sustaining unmanned platforms.

You will lead CR/CN activities, provide MRB input for nonconforming parts, and coordinate with multiple engineering groups to resolve complex issues on site. The role requires advanced engineering degrees and substantial leadership experience, with on‑site duties at product manufacturing and integration sites in Poway.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's or PhD in engineering or related field with progressive engineering experience.
• Experience in mechanical, aeronautical, aerospace or structural engineering preferred.
• Management experience leading an engineering/manufacturing team is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leads a 3–4 person liaison engineering team for GA-ASI platforms.
• Generates and adjudicates Change Requests and Change Notifications for drawings and specs.
• briefs CR/CN to Change Control Board stakeholders.
• Acts as MRB engineer for nonconforming parts and resolves issues with cross‑functional teams.
• Coordinates with Airframe Integrity, Materials & Process, Manufacturing and Quality groups.
• Identify root causes and independently drive resolution for engineering/manufacturing problems.
• Collaborate with production on drawing intents and provide mentorship to staff.
• Support management with departmental activity execution and training.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

CREO Parametric

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Project management

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CREO Parametric

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Summary

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 are looking for an Airframe Liaison Engineering Supervisor to join our Airframe Liaison Engineering team located at in Poway, CA. With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solution to advanced technical engineering problem (s). May function in an advisory or project leadership role providing direction to experienced professional staff. Formulates plans, typically long term, for solution(s) development, documentation, and deployment, as well as meeting various compliance, reporting, and safety standards. Evaluates the integration of the engineering solution within the overall engineering environment; and ensures that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates completed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads a team of 3-4 liaison engineers in sustaining existing GA-ASI unmanned platforms.
• Creates, investigates and executes Change Requests (CR) and Change Notifications (CN) for composite drawings and specifications.
• Prepares and brief CR/CN in front of Change Control Board (CCB) stakeholders.
• Provides depositions for nonconforming production parts as the Material Review Board (MRB) engineer.
• Coordinates with various engineering group such as Airframe Integrity Group, Material & Process, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering to resolve complex issues.
• Identifies root cause to engineering/manufacturing issues and work independently to resolve them.
• Expected to work closely with production floor clarifying engineering drawing intent.
• Assist management with tactical execution of all department activities including managing, mentoring, developing, and training.
• This position is based out of Poway, CA and will require on-site support at product manufacturing and integration sites.

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

Job Qualifications

• 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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Backgrounds in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace or Structural Engineering desired.
• Prior management experience leading a team in an engineering or manufacturing setting desired.
• Experience and knowledge of interpreting engineering drawings with emphasis on composite lamination and airframe integration.
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing methodologies desired.
• Working knowledge of GD&T ANSI Y-14.5M.
• Experience using CREO Parametric or similar CAD software.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment desired.
• Basic project management knowledge
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary
Salary range: 109,500 - 187,875