Job Description

Job Summary

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 position typically reports to a technical manager and is responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more engineering unit(s). Manages all phases of assigned engineering project(s) from inception through completion. Participates with technical staff, program managers and/or Division/Group executive management to develop and implement current, annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business and financial objectives for the unit(s). May also contribute to the development of annual and long-term objectives for the Division/Group. Objectives are typically accomplished through subordinate engineering managers and/or team leaders. May be responsible for decisions that impact outcomes where erroneous decisions could cause serious schedule delays and expenditure of additional time, resources and funds.

This Software Engineering Manager will manage a staff of up to 10 Software Engineers at a range of experience levels. This position is 80% technical engineering work and 20% functional management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all activities for engineering project(s) including planning and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
• Manage and implement current, annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the engineering unit(s) and may also participate in the development of Group/Company objectives.
• Participate in and coordinate the establishment of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
• Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for engineering activities.
• May participate in the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).
• Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Lead progress review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Identify engineering issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specifications.
• May participate in the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities.
• Manage the development of and ensure the security of the unit's proprietary technology, and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional Functions: 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, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as thirteen or more years of progressively complex engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones as a software manager. Have a thorough understanding of software engineering principles, coding languages, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts. And general knowledge of related technical specialties such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and systems engineering.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools, and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Must be able to understand new concepts quickly to apply them throughout an evolving environment and organize, schedule, and coordinate their own work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to effectively interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a wider audience. Expected to interface with other departments, customers, and government representatives with the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team. Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Experience with GUI design for a tactical user is a plus.
• Experience with EO/IR signal processing for ISR is a plus.
• Experience with algorithm design for target tracking or motion control is a plus.
• Experience with practical application of AI/ML is a plus.
• Experience with NIST cybersecurity for software engineering is a plus.
• Experience with ISO/IEEE/IEC standards for software and systems engineering is a plus.
• Experience with DoD JSSEH for software system safety is a plus.
• Experience with DOE NQA-1 for nuclear safety is a plus.
• Having an Electrical & Computer Engineering Professional Engineering license is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.