Senior System Safety & RAM Engineering Lead

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in San Diego, CA is seeking a System Safety and RAM Engineering Manager to lead RAM and Safety activities across multiple programs in the life cycle of high-technology weapon systems and defense applications.

You will direct a team of engineers, shape RAM and safety processes, and ensure schedule adherence, cost control, and technical excellence while coordinating with program leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced degree in engineering or related field and 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Proven leadership in safety, RAM, and reliability for complex systems.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams through development to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead RAM and Safety engineering activities across programs and lifecycle phases.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and processes for RAM and Safety teams.
• Manage resources, schedules, and budgets to meet program objectives.
• Communicate status to management and stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

RAM engineering

Leadership

Safety engineering

Education

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in engineering

Tools

MIL-STD-882E

Job description

General Atomics in San Diego, CA is seeking a System Safety and RAM Engineering Manager to lead RAM and Safety activities across multiple programs in the life cycle of high-technology weapon systems and defense applications.

You will direct a team of engineers, shape RAM and safety processes, and ensure schedule adherence, cost control, and technical excellence while coordinating with program leadership and customers.