Director of Radar Technologies

Director Of Engineering

General Atomics, 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 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 are currently hiring a Director of Engineering who will lead the Radar Technologies group within GA-EMS. This person will provide leadership to RF Technologies Staff, ensure the success of a portfolio of programs within the group, and work with executive management and other key stakeholders to provide strategic and functional leadership for the group.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• 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 and manage a high-performing team of engineers, ensuring alignment with business and strategic objectives, and allocating technical resources to achieve stated and program objectives.
• Establish and maintain consistent team expectations, ensure the quality of the group's work products, conduct performance management, and provide training and mentoring for staff and supervisors.
• Maintain group manpower and ensure appropriate resources and skillsets are available through hiring, mentoring, internal cross-training, external courses, and targeted individual career growth.
• Foster a collaborative environment and build consensus for technical solutions between GA functional engineering departments, program management, external GA P&Ls, and customer stakeholders.
• Lead diverse multi-functional engineering teams to meet critical program milestones and successfully execute programs within defined cost and schedule parameters.
• Represent the group, ensuring consistent and appropriate messaging to external customer stakeholders, across the DoD, industry partners, subcontractors, and senior internal / executive stakeholders.
• Support engineering estimates and proposals in response to customer and leadership directives.
• Drive process improvements within the group, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and group success.

Job Qualifications :

Desired Skills and Experience :

Salary : $155,370 - $289,320

Travel Percentage Required : 0 - 25

Relocation Assistance Provided : Provided

US Citizenship Required? Yes

Clearance Required? Desired

Clearance Level : Management

Workstyle : Onsite