Senior MCAD & Engineering Program Manager

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

This position oversees MCAD and engineering performance from inception through completion, coordinating with PLM (Teamcenter) and ITS teams to meet schedule, cost and quality objectives. The role requires extensive engineering experience, CAD expertise, and the ability to manage multi-year objectives for the unit(s).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in engineering or related field; eleven+ years of progressively complex engineering experience.
• Technical expertise in engineering CAD principles, concepts and practice; strong program/project management skills.
• Ability to resolve complex management and technical problems; effective interface with all levels of management and customers.
• DoD security clearance capability is required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Manage all MCAD and engineering-related projects from inception to completion.
• Plan, manage and deliver technical performance to meet quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Lead design concept development, criteria, MCAD and engineering efforts for R&D and integration.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders and act as primary contact for MCAD activities.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, and statements of work; monitor financial terms/conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Teamwork

Self-initiative

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

This position oversees MCAD and engineering performance from inception through completion, coordinating with PLM (Teamcenter) and ITS teams to meet schedule, cost and quality objectives. The role requires extensive engineering experience, CAD expertise, and the ability to manage multi-year objectives for the unit(s).