Engineer IV

Propulsion Engineering Supervisor

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. The ME Propulsion Systems Adelanto department is seeking to fill the role of Propulsion Engineering Supervisor to support propulsion engineering challenges within a fast-paced Research & Development environment. The position is responsible for providing technical directions to design and engineering staff and will lead a team of moderately experienced engineering professionals to resolve unusual or complex propulsion-related engineering problems. Project assignments are defined by high-level requirements and schedules that vary based on customer and program needs. Performance is primarily evaluated through key design milestones, including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and Test Readiness Review (TRR). The role is responsible for initiating engineering project planning, developing innovative designs and design modifications to achieve complex technical objectives, and ensuring successful execution of engineering efforts. Responsibilities also include documenting technical findings, communicating results to engineering teams, delivering technical presentations, and serving as the primary technical representative on contracts and single-component projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports operation of engineering systems and documents any problems.
• Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.
• Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects.
• Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• High level engineering customer interface (Program Management and External Customers)
• Derive High Level Requirements
• Author Statements of Work
• Produce Basis of Estimates for various efforts
• Produce Integrated Master Schedules for assigned projects
• Supplier interface and Procurement support
• Engineering Manufacturing Support Interface
• Component and Subsystem validation
• Product integration
• System validation and testing
• Managing all design gates SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR and MRR

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