Engineering Manager V

General Atomics; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

General Atomics seeks an Engineering Director to lead planning, management, and execution of major engineering programs across multiple disciplines. You will direct projects from inception to completion, partnering with leadership to set technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives.

The role requires extensive engineering experience, a strong track record in management, and the ability to recruit and develop top talent while driving proposals, budgets, and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of progressively complex engineering experience, including at least nine years in management.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of engineering projects from inception through delivery and ensure quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term objectives for assigned engineering organizations.
• Establish design concepts, technical criteria, and engineering strategies for product research, development, testing, integration, and production.
• Serve as the primary engineering contact for assigned programs and communicate matters to senior management.
• Collaborate on proposals, business plans, statements of work, specifications, operating budgets, and contracts.
• Lead recruitment, development, retention, and performance of management, professional, and technical personnel.
• Promote technical excellence and ensure adequate talent and resources.
• Lead program and engineering reviews addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and risk.
• Identify complex engineering and organizational issues and drive effective solutions and resource reallocation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Engineering principles

Decision making

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Engineering degree + 15+ years experience, 9+ years in management

Job description

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.

The Engineering Director leads the planning, management, and technical execution of one or more significant engineering organizations or programs. Reporting to senior technical leadership, this position directs engineering projects from inception through completion and may oversee work involving multiple technical disciplines and departments.

The Engineering Director partners with division, group, and company leadership to establish and execute current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives. This role requires sound judgment and the ability to make decisions that may significantly affect the success of the engineering organization, business unit, and company.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct all phases of engineering projects, including planning, execution, technical performance, and delivery, to achieve quality, business, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term objectives for assigned engineering organizations.
• Establish design concepts, technical criteria, and engineering strategies for product research, development, testing, integration, and production.
• Serve as the primary engineering contact for assigned programs and communicate matters of significance to senior management.
• Collaborate on proposals, business plans, statements of work, specifications, operating budgets, and contract terms and conditions.
• Lead the recruitment, selection, development, retention, and performance of management, professional, and technical personnel.
• Promote technical excellence and ensure the organization has the talent and resources needed to meet its objectives.
• Lead program and engineering reviews addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and risk.
• Identify complex engineering and organizational issues and lead the development and implementation of effective solutions, including resource reallocation and contract or requirements modifications when appropriate.
• Support the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing programs.
• Collaborate on business partnerships, strategic alliances, and joint ventures that enhance organizational and company capabilities.
• Oversee the development, protection, and security of proprietary technology and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in engineering or a related technical field, along with 15 or more years of progressively complex engineering experience, including at least nine years in management; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Extensive technical expertise and demonstrated application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practices.
• Comprehensive project management and leadership skills, including the ability to organize, plan, schedule, and coordinate multiple workloads to meet established deadlines and milestones.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve highly complex technical and management challenges.
• Recognized technical expertise in one or more engineering disciplines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, customers, prospective customers, government representatives, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment when making decisions with significant technical, operational, schedule, and financial implications.
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information responsibly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering license.
• Publications or other original contributions in recognized professional engineering journals or forums.
• Experience supporting proposal development, business planning, contract execution, and strategic business development.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations or complex product development programs.

Job Category

Engineering

Experience Level

Management

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?

Yes

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Clearance Required?

Yes

Clearance Level

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.