Engineering Manager III

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and produces a variety of high-technology systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missiles, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We currently have an opportunity for a Test Engineering Manager to join our team in Englewood, Colorado. This position leads a team of Test Engineers responsible for planning and executing a wide range of test activities, including thermal-vacuum, vibration, shock, electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC), and integrated spacecraft testing. The position reports directly to the Director of Space Engineering.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a team of Test Engineers supporting multiple development and production programs.
• Establish and execute technical, schedule, quality, staffing, and budget objectives for the Test Engineering organization.
• Oversee the development of test strategies, plans, procedures, fixtures, configurations, data products, and test reports.
• Ensure verification, validation, qualification, and acceptance activities satisfy program, customer, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate test resources, facilities, equipment, schedules, and personnel with Program Management and Engineering leadership.
• Resolve technical, schedule, staffing, and execution issues related to testing; develop recovery and alternative plans as needed.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management.
• Support proposals, statements of work, cost estimates, schedules, and technical planning activities related to integration and test readiness.
• Establish and implement Test Engineering processes, standards, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Manage employee assignments, recruiting, professional development, performance feedback, and annual performance reviews.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Represent Test Engineering in interactions with customers, suppliers, and government representatives, as 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. 
  • Five or more years of management experience leading technical teams and managing test scope, schedules, costs, resources, and technical execution is preferred.
• Broad experience in test engineering, systems integration, verification and validation, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• Demonstrated success as both an individual contributor and leader in space vehicle integration and test activities, including responsibility for at least one end-to-end test campaign.
• Strong knowledge of engineering processes, risk management, configuration and change management, and requirements traceability.
• Experience supporting complex aerospace, space, or Department of Defense programs is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with customers and personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of contract requirements, statements of work, and applicable test standards; experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, including Windchill, is desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Customer-focused, with the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Expected travel: 10–20%.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret or higher-level security clearance is required.