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General Atomics · 7 hours ago

Software Engineering Manager

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$126K/yr - $230K/yr

11+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development. The Software Engineering Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, and ensuring the technical performance of engineering projects while leading a team of Software Engineers to meet quality, business, and financial objectives.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Engineering PrinciplesProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipProfessional Engineering LicenseDoD ClearanceProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

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

Demonstrates technical expertise in the application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones

Must possess the ability to resolve complex management and technical problems

Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives

Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required

Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD Clearance required