Engineering Manager III

General Atomics

Poway, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Affirmative Action, Aircraft Piloting, Analysis Software, Antenna, Business Development, Communication Skills, Content Development, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, DoD Clearance, Documentation, Engineering, Engineering Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Field Trials, Genetics, Government, HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator), Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, MATLAB, Maintain Compliance, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Microwaves, Military, Oscilloscope, PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Manufacturing, Performance Management, Power Amplifier, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Process Development, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Regulations, Risk Analysis, Safety Compliance, Schematic Capture, Security Clearance, Software Evaluation, Spectrum Analyzers, Surface Mount Technology, Surveillance, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Writing, Test Equipment, Testing, Time Management, United States Citizen, Vector Network Analyzers, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Poway, CA

POSTED

Today

53767BR

Company:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

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 Manager to join the RF/Antenna Engineering group. The successful candidate will lead a small team of talented RF 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 RF 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 RF-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 ID#:

53767BR

Job Category:

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

California

Clearance Level:

Secret

Pay Range Low:

125,810

City:

Poway

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Pay Range High:

229,670

Recruitment Posting Title:

Engineering Manager - RF Engineering

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 experience in the design of passive microwave structures such as hybrid couplers, filters, and antenna feed circuits using multi-layer PCB technology.

+ Must have experience implementing active surface-mount components such as LNAs, power amplifiers, phase shifters, and beam formers.

+ Must have experience selecting PCB stack-ups and have detailed knowledge of PCB antenna fabrication techniques to work with suppliers.

+ Must have proficiency with microwave circuit analysis software such as AWR or ADS. Proficiency with HFSS desired.

+ Must have familiarity with schematic capture and layout tools. Experience with PADS is preferred.

+ Must have the ability to manipulate data, perform analysis, and generate data visualization products in MATLAB or Python.

+ Must have strong laboratory / field testing skills and have experience with test equipment, such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.

+ Must have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to enable 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.

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Management

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

Workstyle:

Hybrid
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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