Engineer IX

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a senior engineering leader to conceptualize and articulate innovative solutions to highly technical problems. You will influence planning, strategy and staffing while representing GA-ASI at national and international platforms.

The role requires extensive engineering experience, a proven publication record, and the ability to attract and retain top engineering talent. Travel may be required for conferences and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 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; twenty or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, eighteen or more years with a master's degree, or fifteen or more years with a PhD.
• Must be an internationally recognized expert in one or more engineering fields as demonstrated by publications, invited presentations, chair roles, and patents.
• Must possess outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, be customer focused, and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes and articulates innovative resolutions to highly technical and complex engineering problems.
• Provides leadership, direction and guidance for developing solutions to engineering problems.
• Represents the company through technical presentations and papers as an expert and consultant.
• Speaks to attract and retain engineering business and key professional staff.
• Advises on planning for implementation of engineering solutions including strategic objectives and timetables.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Professional Engineering License

Job description

58001BR

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position, serving as an internationally recognized authority in one or more engineering fields, conceptualizes and articulates innovative resolutions to the most highly technical and complex engineering problems.

• Functioning in an advisory or leadership role is instrumental in the planning and oversight of the successful implementation of those resolutions.

• Represents the company nationally and internationally through technical presentations and papers as an expert, consultant, and champion of specialized engineering knowledge.

• The position also influences the attraction and retention of engineering business as well as the foremost professional staff.

• Anticipates and reports on future engineering challenges that will directly impact the present and future engineering objectives of the organization.

• Essential Functions

• Conceptualizes and articulates innovative resolutions to the most highly technical and complex engineering problems.

• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations.

• Provides leadership, direction and guidance for developing solution to engineering problems.

• Advises or directs the planning for the implementation of engineering solutions including strategic objectives and timetables.

• Participates in or directs the allocation of technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives.

• Prepares status/progress reports and ensure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained.

• Provides leadership in representing the technical capabilities of the organization to national and international audiences.

• Functions as an influential presence in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as key professional staff.

• Effectively counsels, mentors and transfers specialized technical engineering knowledge of the highest level and complexity to management, professional and support staff.

• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

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

• Must be an internationally recognized expert in one or more engineering fields as demonstrated by:

• Original work(s) published in national and international professional engineering journals.
• Invited presentations to national or international engineering symposiums.
• Participation as Chair on national and international engineering review panels.
• Engineering patents held.
• Has demonstrated leadership and creativity in directing/developing the solution(s) to highly technical and complex engineering problems, and is influential in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as key professional staff.

• Must possess the ability to:

• Shape the resolution of unusually complex technical problems.
• Champion the development of new concepts and principles.
• Serve as an expert spokesperson for those concepts or principles.
• Must also possess outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, be customer focused, and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• A Professional Engineering License is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance is required.

Job Category:

Engineering

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

173,500

Pay Range High:

304,000

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Top Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.