What are the responsibilities and job description for the SV Systems Engineering Manager position at General Atomics and Affiliated Companies?
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems. Whether a specific satellite for a specific mission or a constellation of interconnected spacecraft, the GA-EMS Space Systems team is re-defining how customers can access the possibilities of space. GA-EMS offers modular and scalable satellite platforms backed with a history of operational flight experience to support defense, civil, commercial, and academic mission requirements.
We have an exciting opportunity for a SV Systems Engineering Manager to join our EMS-Space team in Englewood, CO. In this capacity, you will manage all phases of complex engineering projects from conception through delivery, working closely with program managers, technical staff, and executive leadership to establish and achieve technical, schedule, quality, and business objectives. You will be responsible for strategic planning at both the unit and divisional levels, making critical decisions that directly impact program success, resource allocation, and schedule adherence. This role requires balancing hands-on technical leadership with strategic management of people, processes, and program deliverables.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
We have an exciting opportunity for a SV Systems Engineering Manager to join our EMS-Space team in Englewood, CO. In this capacity, you will manage all phases of complex engineering projects from conception through delivery, working closely with program managers, technical staff, and executive leadership to establish and achieve technical, schedule, quality, and business objectives. You will be responsible for strategic planning at both the unit and divisional levels, making critical decisions that directly impact program success, resource allocation, and schedule adherence. This role requires balancing hands-on technical leadership with strategic management of people, processes, and program deliverables.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead activities for engineering project(s) including planning and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
- Implement current, annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the engineering unit 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 internally with engineering team and/or with suppliers, vendors or customers to share information and for basic problem resolution. May 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.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications
- 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 knowledge 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 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.
- A Professional Engineering License, and original work(s) published in professional engineering journals are desirable.
- Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems. 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.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance is required.
Job Category
Engineering
Experience Level
Management
Workstyle
Onsite
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low
125,810
Pay Range High
229,670
Travel Percentage Required
0% - 25%
Relocation Assistance Provided?
No
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Clearance Required?
Desired
Clearance Level
Top Secret (current SCI access with CI Poly)