Engineering Manager III

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.

We have an exciting opportunity in San Diego, CA. (Poway, CA) for an Engineering Manager to join the RF/Antenna Engineering group. The successful candidate will lead a small team of talented antenna engineers engaged in the development of antennas and antenna systems supporting a variety of programs. Major areas include functional leadership, mentoring and oversight, process development and enforcement, interfacing with program management and senior leadership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of antenna engineers and technologists focused on innovative solutions.
• Collaborate closely with program managers to maintain engineering support of a wide variety of active projects.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through training, performance management, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Develop and refine processes to ensure engineering rigor, design review, and proper documentation.
• Lead the evaluation of software tools and test equipment.
• Participate in the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities.
• Develop proposal content such as technical volumes and cost volumes.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with senior management, regulatory bodies, external partners, and suppliers.
• Present project progress, strategic opportunities, and risk assessments to various stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and effective decision-making.
• Perform as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for company-wide antenna-related concerns.
• Perform as an individual contributor as 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 eleven or more years of progressively complex engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have experience in project leadership and possess the ability to organize, plan, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines.
• Must have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Must have a strong understanding of hardware and system level design.
• Must have proficiency with electromagnetic analysis software such as HFSS, FEKO or CST.
• Must have familiarity with antenna measurement techniques (anechoic chamber, outdoor range, near field scanners).
• Must have experience in the design and analysis of a wide variety of antenna types and arrays across a wide range of frequencies, bandwidths, and applications.
• Must have the ability to manipulate data, perform analysis, and generate data visualization products in MATLAB or Python.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required. (Active Security Clearance preferred.)