Senior Manager of Systems Engineering

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager Systems Engineering, to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position reports to the Senior Director of Engineering.

The successful candidate will have technical, managerial, and administrative responsibility for the Maritime Systems Engineering Department, including planning, management, and technical performance of systems engineering activities in support of GA-EMS business and quality objectives. The Senior Manager will contribute to the development of annual and long-term objectives for GA-EMS, represent the division with customers, ensure technical leadership and excellence are maintained, and champion the development of new or expanded business opportunities.

This role requires the ability to both directly and indirectly manage through subordinate Engineering Managers, leading teams through all phases of engineering projects from inception through completion. The Senior Manager will collaborate with technical staff, program managers, and Division/Group executive management to develop and execute project plans and will adhere to GA-EMS processes and procedures in support of technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives.

The successful candidate will serve as a primary program interface for technical engineering matters, and will be an active participant in attracting, selecting, and retaining technical and professional talent. This leader will act as an ethical role model for the technical staff and the Division, ensuring the integrity of General Atomics’ products and the development processes behind them. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership and directs all activities of the unit(s) including planning and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business and financial objectives are attained.
• Participate in and support input for contract negotiations and contract modifications.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).
• Act as the primary contact for the unit’s activities, lead progress review sessions to discuss costs, schedule, requirements and technical performance.
• Establish system engineering concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and testing.
• Establish the unit(s) master plan(s) and milestones and monitor adherence to master plan and schedules
• Identify engineering issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specifications.
• Develop and implement annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the program(s)/project(s) and participate in the development of Division/Group/Company objectives.
• Direct and actively participate in the development of new and expansion of existing business opportunities and participate with Division/Group management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of the Division/Group/Company.
• Direct and actively participate in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Direct the development and ensure the security of the unit’s proprietary technology.
• Performs 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.