Technical Director

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems, seeking an internationally recognized engineering expert.

This role emphasizes leadership, innovation, and strategic oversight of complex technical challenges on a global scale. The selected candidate will engage in high-level research, present findings publicly, and influence engineering strategy while maintaining strict confidentiality and pursuing advanced

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience.
• Must be an internationally recognized expert with publications, invited presentations, and engineering patents.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes and articulates innovative resolutions to highly technical and complex engineering problems.
• Leads and mentors in planning and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Represents the company through technical presentations and papers as an expert and consultant.
• Drives engineering objectives and coordinates resources to achieve goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position, serving as an internationally recognized authority in one or more engineering fields, conceptualizes and articulates innovative resolution to the most highly technical and complex engineering problems.
• Functioning in an advisory or leadership role is instrumental in the planning and oversight of the successful implementation of those resolutions.
• Represents the company nationally and internationally through technical presentations and papers as an expert, consultant, and champion of specialized engineering knowledge.
• The position also influences the attraction and retention of engineering business as well as the foremost professional staff.
• Anticipates and reports on future engineering challenges that will directly impact the present and future engineering objectives of the organization.
• Essential Functions
  • Conceptualizes and articulates innovative resolutions to the most highly technical and complex engineering problems.
  • Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations.
  • Provides leadership, direction and guidance for developing solution to engineering problems.
  • Advises or directs the planning for the implementation of engineering solutions including strategic objectives and timetables.
  • Participates in or directs the allocation of technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives.
  • Prepares status/progress reports and ensure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained.
  • Provides leadership in representing the technical capabilities of the organization to national and international audiences.
  • Functions as an influential presence in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as key professional staff.
  • Effectively counsels, mentors and transfers specialized technical engineering knowledge of the highest level and complexity to management, professional and support staff.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

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; twenty or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, eighteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or fifteen or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must be an internationally recognized expert in one or more engineering fields as demonstrated by:
  • Original work(s) published in national and international professional engineering journals.
  • Invited presentations to national or international engineering symposiums.
  • Participation as Chair on national and international engineering review panels.
  • Engineering patents held.
• Has demonstrated leadership and creativity in directing/developing the solution(s) to highly technical and complex engineering problems, and is influential in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as key professional staff.
• Must possess the ability to:
  • Shape the resolution of unusually complex technical problems.
  • Champion the development of new concepts and principles.
  • Serve as an expert spokesperson for those concepts or principles.
• Must also possess outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, be customer focused, and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• A Professional Engineering License is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 173,500 - 304,000