Engineering Manager III

Missile Flight Software Engineering Manager

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 within our Flight Software Design Engineering group for a Missile Flight Software Engineering Manager in our Huntsville, AL location. This position will provide technical direction and personnel oversight for Flight Software efforts for weapon and space system projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position typically reports to a technical manager and is responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more engineering unit(s). In this case, the Flight Software Engineering Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Flight Software Engineering.
• Provides functional management oversight of a team of 5-10 Flight Software engineers with varying years of experience and areas of expertise.
• Manage Flight Software related activities for engineering project(s) including planning and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
• Provides technical direction to Flight Software engineers in the development of new Flight Software systems for both weapon systems and some space systems.
• Supports development of Flight Software design, HWIL development and operation, trade studies, analyses, ground and flight testing.
• May serve as Flight Software Lead for one or more projects simultaneously while performing Flight Software Engineering Manager duties.
• Develops and presents briefing materials at design reviews and customer meetings.
• Facilitates rapid resolution of delays that impact Flight Software tasks including real-time, thorough communication with task leads, program management and other leadership.
• Participates with technical staff, program 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).
• Supports concept development and new business development activities, including creation of proposals, technical white papers, basis of estimate, work breakdown structure, WBS dictionary, schedule, and other artifacts in response to government issued Requests for Proposals/Information.
• Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by coordinating with Talent Acquisition and participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required engineering talent.
• Interfaces with Human Resources and ITS to support onboarding and out processing of Flight Software staff members, 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 accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Responsible for completing annual performance reviews and goal setting for Flight Software personnel.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Travel Expectations: 0 - 25%

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.