Mechanical Engineering Manager, Design and System Integration

About the role

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. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our team in San Diego, CA. With consultative direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solution(s) for mechanical related programs. Functioning in a leadership role, participates in the planning and oversight of the successful resolution and implementation of mechanical solutions and provides direction and guidance to professional and support staff. Formulates technical plans, typically multi-year, for solution(s) development, documentation, and deployment of the engineering solution(s), as well as responsible for meeting various compliance, reporting, and safety standards. Evaluates and leads the integration of the mechanical solution within the overall engineering environment; and responsible for planning/overseeing documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates. Communicates with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the solution development cycle; represents the company as a prime technical contact on assigned system(s) or project(s)/program(s); selects, motivates, and develops professional and support staff; interacts with senior internal and external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations; anticipates future engineering needs; and, develops new or expands existing business opportunities.

Job Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Manage professional and technical performance of mechanical staff to ensure quality, business and financial objectives are achieved.
• Provide mentorship to team members including performing performance reviews and salary management for staff.
• Supports and leads the engineering staff in the analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems with a focus on mechanical systems.
• Ensures