Supervisor Sustaining Electrical Test Engineer

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 for an Engineering Supervisor to lead the Poway based Electrical Test Engineering Team in the organization’s leadership and support of Avionics production and development projects at General Atomics-ASI. This supervisory position supports the support of Avionics production test systems as the leader of a team in the Electrical Test Engineering (Poway) organization. In a Test Engineering Supervisor capacity, you will lead the team that focuses on organizing and coordinating all phases of Avionics projects from requirements definition to implementation through production test.

This position typically reports to a Sr. Manager and is responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more engineering unit(s). It supervises all phases of assigned engineering project(s) from inception through completion. The position also requires participation as an individual contributor to technical subject matter expert and may be assigned individual projects as business needs require.

• Participates with technical staff, 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 engineers 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.
• 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.
• Must understand software programming principles, and theory, LabVIEW Experience is a plus.
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs systems in assigned areas by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Supports operation of production test by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and developing effective approaches to resolving those issues.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• 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…