Chief Engineer Laser Systems
Company: General Atomics
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
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.This Chief Engineer would lead a
project team of engineers of varying experience levels and
disciplines while being responsible for the technical and
performance execution of the engineering team. This is an exciting
opportunity supporting the development of EO/IR space based
payloads, and airborne laser systems.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Guide architecture trades to search and find balanced
technical, schedule and cost solutions for the customer.
- Mentor technical teams, hardware/software, designers, analysts
through the full product lifecycle
- Optimize processes and drive standard methodologies across the
program to balance execution risk with shortened delivery schedules
and optimized cost
- Tailor the GA standard processes, methods, tools, and metrics
as required for Program unique requirements
- Serve as a technical point of contact for engineering with the
Customer, systems integrators, program management and Integrated
Product Teams (IPTs)
- Technical oversight and coordination of the engineering
resources necessary to evaluate and resolve issues, including
coordination of external expertise
- Ensure technical baseline control by implementing Engineering
Review Board (ERB) and supporting Risk and Opportunity Management
Process (ROMP) execution
- Manage professional and technical performance of staff to
ensure quality, business and financial objectives are
achieved.
- Supports and leads the engineering staff in the analysis,
investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems.
- Independently performs challenging engineering work, documents
findings, communicates results, makes technical presentations, and
supports test activities both on and off site.
- Leads the designs, development, and testing of components and
systems.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of design, analysis,
fabrication and test techniques for space and military
applications
- Assists with requirement analysis, mission analysis, and design
trade-offs.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.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;
fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree,
thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten
or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering
experience in lieu of education.
- Experience in flight hardware testing, and test requirements is
highly desirable.
- Familiarity with all aspects of the development life cycle,
environmental testing and flight testing
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment is
required.
- Previous experience with optical and laser systems is
desired.
- Strong communication, leadership, presentation and
interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface
within departments, all levels of management, professional and
support staff, customers, and government representatives.
- Experience with Systems Architecture design of laser systems
including command and control
- Experience in all phases of the program lifecycle - pre
proposal through deployment
- Demonstrated strategic development and analysis skills
- Experience with non-traditional ways (i.e. "Go-fast") of
meeting customer needs common in a research and development
environment
- Experience mentoring and developing technical talent
- Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex
technical issues/challenges
- Demonstrated experience with development,
assembly/integration/test, readiness, and operations of complex
optical systems
- Experience with procurement and management of supplier
developed or GFE hardware/software to include collaboration with
enterprise subcontract management and procurement teams
- Proven experience as a conceptual thinker with the ability to
translate into action and results
- Ability to build consensus among peers while building solid
relationships with team members, leadership, subordinates, and
customers
- Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Security clearance.
Salary:$128,130 - $229,358
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Keywords: General Atomics, El Centro , Chief Engineer Laser Systems, Other , San Diego, California
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