California

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 Electrical Engineering Director!

The Electrical Engineering Director is responsible for the leadership, planning, management, and technical performance of the Electrical Engineering Design organization. Reporting to senior technical leadership, this position oversees multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and certification of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This role directs all phases of assigned engineering programs from inception through completion and is accountable for technical execution, schedule performance, quality, staffing, financial objectives, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities require coordination across multiple engineering disciplines and collaboration with executive leadership to support company strategic objectives, technology development, and business growth. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in avionics and aerospace electrical systems with exceptional leadership, organizational, and program management capabilities. Objectives are defined in collaboration with senior management. May be responsible for decisions that have serious impact on overall success of the engineering unit, group and/or corporation where erroneous decisions could cause substantial expenditure of time, resources, and funds.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Direct all phases of design engineering programs including planning, technical execution, integration, testing and production to ensure quality, schedule, business, and financial objectives are attained.

* Collaborate closely with software engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, human resources, program management, and executive leadership teams.

* Develop and implement current, annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the EE design engineering unit(s) and may also participate in the development of Group/Company objectives.

* Establish engineering design concepts, architecture, criteria, and development strategies for research, product development, testing, integration, and certification activities.

* Lead engineering progress reviews focused on cost, schedule, technical performance, program risks, and resource allocation.

* Identify technical and organizational challenges and implement corrective actions including resource realignment, schedule recovery planning, and scope adjustments when required.

* Ensure technical leadership and engineering excellence through recruiting, mentoring, developing, and retaining high-performing engineering talent.

* Interact with senior management concerning matters of significance to the company. Act as primary contact for engineering activities.

* 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.

Job Category

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time Salary

State

California

Clearance Level

Secret

Pay Range Low

155,370

City

Poway

Clearance Required?

Yes

Pay Range High

289,320

Recruitment Posting Title

Electrical Engineering Director

Job Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as fifteen or more years of progressively complex design / electrical engineering experience with at least nine of those years having management responsibilities.

May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. Proven track record delivering complex aerospace or defense programs on time and within budget. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and engineering teams simultaneously. Extensive technical expertise in electrical and avionics system design and integration.

Strong project management, organizational, planning, scheduling, and coordination…