General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is seeking a leader for their Structural Test team to manage and technically perform engineering projects from inception through completion.
Requirements
- Knowledge in the application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice
- Project management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones
- Ability to resolve management and technical problems
- Professional Engineering License (desirable)
- Original work(s) published in professional engineering journals (desirable)
Responsibilities
- Lead activities for engineering project(s) including planning and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
- Reviews engineering designs, plans, analysis, and other technical work for accuracy and conformance to project requirements.
- Support the Structural Test team with test planning, fixture design, execution, and reporting for aircraft and aircraft components as required.
- Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
- 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.
- Manage the development of and ensure the security of the unit's proprietary technology, and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Other
- Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of progressively complex engineering experience
- Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required
- US Citizenship Required
- Clearance Required (Desired)
- Clearance Level: Secret
- Workstyle: Onsite
- Travel Percentage Required: 0 - 25
- Relocation Assistance Provided
