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.

This position serves as a supervisor to a team of Mechanical Engineering Liaison Engineers providing key engineering support services in the manufacturing areas. The team is responsible for the evaluation, documentation, presentation and resolution of hardware anomalies and design issues in the factory and in the supply chain. The supervisor provides job assignments and serves as a consulting resource of engineering knowledge to team members. Team assignments include providing Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions for non-conforming hardware. The team also initiates drawing changes to resolve manufacturability, quality and design/drawing issues. Decisions for solutions take into account cost, quality and schedule considerations. Multidisciplinary interaction and collaboration with representatives from customers, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, programs, design engineering and company management are an essential part of the job.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary contact for the team, assuring that internal and customer needs are identified and addressed
• Assign, supervise and direct the work of Engineers/Designers and oversee their output for completeness, consistency, timeliness and accuracy
• Represent the group in design reviews and other meetings with internal teams or customers
• Monitor and maintain budgetary controls
• Make recommendations on human resources actions (e.g. staffing, training, compensation, etc.)
• Provide support in manufacturing avionics, electronics, mechanical assembly, machine/fabrication shops and integration of aircraft and other large systems

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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance is required.
• A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.

Salary:$98,100 - $171,398