General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet and space systems and satellites, missile defense, and nuclear energy for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

The Nuclear Technologies and Materials (NTM) Division is looking for a hard-charging experienced technical individual who can lead and manage Firm-Fixed-Price nuclear programs. The selected person will work with NTM and other GA-EMS organizations to technically lead and staff the program, secure equipment and facilities, prepare work plans, and supervise and direct technical progress. The selected individual will represent GA-EMS technical expertise to the customer and will work with GA staff to develop the program scope of work. The individual will be responsible for fulfilling the contract commitments and help to resolve technical contract issues that arise during the course of the program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for leading the technical effort to complete a program and achieve program goals in association with the Program Manager.Accountable for aggregate technical team, engineering plan and execution, and performance to plan.Ensures that program technical resource needs are defined and met by working with the functional organizations to identify and secure appropriate staffing.Manages resource needs and leads engineering activities for a cross-functional engineering team.Executes program plans to conform to cost, schedule, production, and performance commitments.Provides technical leadership in product design, development, and improvement programs in concert with Program Management.Represents the project team’s efforts to the engineering functional organization and Program Manager.Provides regular updates to the Program Management Office and senior leadership.Represents the engineering functional organization to Program Management.Communicates with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the solution development cycle, and represents the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or programs.Presents engineering work products in periodic and milestone reviews to senior staff and customers.Organizes all engineering work to support the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and budget per the Program Management Plan (PMP):Assist in the management and execution of the IMSLead development of engineering inputs to program IMSWork with Program Manager/scheduler to update engineering manpower estimationAccountable for engineering tasks, budget, schedule, and performanceWork with team technical leads to track and report engineering progressResponsible for the execution and implementation of engineering processes: design, development, integration, test and performance verification.Evaluates the integration of the engineering solution within the overall engineering environment; ensures that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates are completed in accordance with Systems Engineering best practices.Leads the engineering product development process through major program milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc), in addition to helping establish the overall review plan.Supports development of interface control documents, software requirement specifications, performance specifications, presentations and review test plans/procedures.Supports the development and execution of test plans and guides the integration, verification, validation, and documentation of requirements through the system development cycle.Keeps comprehensive notes/records, provides formal documentation following established processes and makes technical presentations, as required.Works with functional engineering leads to develop Basis of Estimates for engineering support to programs.Performs other duties as required.We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.