Engineer V

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to design and lead a comprehensive Predictive Maintenance program for critical facilities assets, including production equipment, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, utilities, and infrastructure. The role emphasizes asset criticality, risk-based methodologies, and performance monitoring.

You will define PdM technologies, monitor strategies, alarm thresholds, and response workflows; analyze CMMS data for trends and failures; develop reliability

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters/PhD in engineering or related field; 9+ years with Bachelors, 7+ with Masters, or 4+ with PhD.
• Strong technical fundamentals and project leadership.
• Experience applying Predictive Maintenance or Reliability-Centered Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive Predictive Maintenance (PdM) program for critical facilities assets.
• Identify critical assets using risk-based methods (criticality ranking, FMEA, reliability assessments).
• Define PdM technologies, monitoring strategies, thresholds and response workflows.
• Analyze CMMS data to identify trends, failure modes, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and track reliability KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, PM/PdM compliance).
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Construction to integrate reliability into new work.
• Support capital planning via reliability-driven upgrades and lifecycle optimization.
• Establish PdM standards, procedures, and training materials.
• Prepare reports and ROI presentations for leadership.

Skills

PdM program

CMMS data

RCA leadership

Vibration analysis

Asset management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

IoT sensors

Job description

58206BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement a comprehensive Predictive Maintenance (PdM) program for critical facilities assets including production equipment, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, utilities, and infrastructure systems.
• Identify critical assets using risk-based methodologies such as asset criticality ranking, FMEA, and reliability assessments.
• Define PdM technologies, monitoring strategies, alarm thresholds, and response workflows.
• Analyze CMMS data to identify trends, failure modes, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and track reliability KPIs including MTBF, MTTR, PM/PdM compliance, and reactive vs proactive maintenance ratios.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering and Construction teams to incorporate reliability principles into new construction and renovations.
• Support capital planning by identifying reliability-driven upgrades and lifecycle optimization opportunities.
• Establish PdM standards, procedures, documentation, and training materials.
• Train and support maintenance teams on PdM tools, data interpretation, and reliability best practices.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing program performance, cost avoidance, and ROI for leadership.

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.
• Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Experience developing and implementing Predictive Maintenance or Reliability-Centered Maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of condition monitoring technologies such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis, or electrical monitoring.
• Experience using CMMS systems and maintenance performance data.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting large, multi-site, or mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with IoT sensors, advanced analytics, or digital maintenance platforms.
• Experience working in regulated or high-reliability environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or similar certification.

Job Category:

Facilities

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

109,500

Pay Range High:

187,875

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

No

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.