Technical Engineering Manager, Integration and Test

About the role

General Atomics (GA) and its affiliates develop high‑technology systems 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. The Herndon, VA team provides innovative, cutting‑edge security solutions for the United States Government, focusing on spacecraft payload and system development, ground control and operational software, embedded software, and unique cyber capabilities for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers.

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in all technical and managerial phases of assigned engineering projects from inception through completion in support of spacecraft development, integration, and test activities.
• Plan and manage technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained, sometimes utilizing a hands‑on approach.
• Mentor younger engineers and lead the attraction, selection, retention, and development of required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Integrate multiple disciplines and departments as needed.
• Collaborate with technical staff, program managers, and executive management to develop and implement current, annual, and long‑term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives.
• Contribute to the development of annual and long‑term objectives for the Division/Group.
• Make decisions with extended impact on outcomes, where erroneous decisions could cause critical delays or project modifications.
• Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
• Interact with management and customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarification.
• Assist in preparing proposals, business plans, work statements, specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts.
• Evaluate integration of engineering solutions within the overall environment and ensure appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates are completed.
• Lead progress review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience, with thirteen or more years of progressively complex engineering experience.
• Extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice, combined with comprehensive project management and leadership skills (organizing, planning, scheduling, coordinating workloads to meet deadlines or milestones).
• Ability to resolve complex management and technical problems.
• Integral participation in derived‑requirements definition, system integration, test, and verification for spacecraft and associated flight‑payload/ground electronics, working closely with mechanical and spacecraft development teams throughout the full life‑cycle.
• Significant hands‑on experience supporting spacecraft integration and test activities, including development and implementation of electrical integration procedures for flight vehicle assembly and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Experience formulating test plans for component, subsystem, and system level testing based on engineering ICDs, system requirement documentation, and program requirements, ensuring compliance with reporting and safety standards.
• Spacecraft operations experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with departments, management, staff, customers, and government representatives.
• Customer‑focused, able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Pay

Salary range: $140,900 – $257,233 per year (Full‑Time).