RAM & System Safety Engineering Lead

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a System Safety and RAM Engineering Manager in San Diego to lead RAM and Safety activities across multiple programs. You will plan resources, oversee schedules, and ensure performance meets stringent requirements through development, integration, and test phases.

The role requires senior engineering leadership, strong communication, and the ability to guide teams while maintaining high standards. A clearance and GA familiarity are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an engineering degree at least; advanced degrees preferred.
• Proven leadership in RAM/Safety for complex, mission-critical systems.
• Experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams through development and testing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead RAM and Safety engineering activities across programs and lifecycle phases.
• Plan, direct, and manage resources, schedules, and technical performance.
• Collaborate with program leadership and customers to meet objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement of RAM/safety processes and artifacts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

RAM engineering

Safety engineering

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Project

SAP

Windchill

Job description

General Atomics is seeking a System Safety and RAM Engineering Manager in San Diego to lead RAM and Safety activities across multiple programs. You will plan resources, oversee schedules, and ensure performance meets stringent requirements through development, integration, and test phases.

The role requires senior engineering leadership, strong communication, and the ability to guide teams while maintaining high standards. A clearance and GA familiarity are highly valued.