Executive
General Atomics, San Diego, CA, United States
VP Engineering & Innovation
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.
Job Summary General Atomics Electromagnetics Systems, Inc. (GA‑EMS) is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as the Vice President of Engineering & Innovation, located in San Diego, CA. Reporting directly to the President of GA‑EMS, the role will shape the culture of a world‑class organization and drive initiatives that align with GA‑EMS’s mission and business objectives.
As the Vice President of Engineering & Innovation, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing the company’s strategic plan in collaboration with executive leadership and senior leaders. You will lead efforts to meet commitments on existing business while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. This role demands a forward‑thinking leader who combines technical expertise with strategic insight to deliver impactful results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee all phases of engineering & innovation from conceptualization through completion, including identifying design disclosure for acquisition, planning, detail design development, manufacturability, qualification, to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained. Maintain a culture of cross‑matrixed lessons learned and overall use of all engineering personnel nationwide.
Develop and manage technical plans, some of which may be unprecedented, across distinctive products while serving multiple customers. GA‑EMS performs work from undersea to space, from directed energy to optical communication, from missiles to projectiles, from reactors to radioisotope‑powered batteries, from battery systems, fuel cell systems to nuclear reactors, to advanced materials to high‑power, higher‑energy applications. Lead and mentor technical fellows, directors, and senior directors, driving engineering performance, customer interactions, high‑level technical risk decisions, and collaborating with the Strategic Development and Profit/Loss organizations to win new programs.
Consult with executive management to develop and implement current, annual and long‑term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the program(s) and participate in the development of group/company objectives with a long‑range forecast.
Oversee the development of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration as with the team of engineers and scientists. Ensure proper training is enforced and staffing is anticipatory and in place.
Actively participate weekly in New Employee Orientation (NEO) sessions as a leader opportunity.
Support LDP and Maverick programs and support PEAK. Select and pick names for the L&OP initiatives including LEAP and ALPS.
Actively support Board of Advisers preparation and presentations.
Influence the decisions of senior leaders both within and outside the company on matters of high significance. Represent the organization in relations with customers, and business and non‑business communities. Act as primary spokesperson on technical issues.
Influence the technical preparation of proposals, basis of estimates, material and contractor selection, proposal work statements and specifications, and operating budgets. Support contract acquisitions, negotiations and modifications as required by P&L leadership.
As program issues are highlighted, ensure balance of resources and provide leadership in developing technical solutions such as re‑allocation of engineering resources.
Support the Strategic Development team with the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. Support group management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of the EMS Group and may result in new products, programs and business opportunities.
Oversee the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Typically requires a master’s or PhD in engineering, science, or a related technical field as well as fifteen or more years of progressively complex engineering administration experience. Equivalent experience may substitute for education.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong analytical and planning skills, and well‑developed communication, writing, and presentation skills.
Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate high‑level challenges.
Proven managerial expertise and a track record of leading complex initiatives that deliver measurable success.
Background demonstrating concept development and design development in TS, SAP, and SCI programs and ability to quickly get briefed to these classification levels.
Proven ability to lead large teams, manage complex projects, and collaborate across all engineering departments. Experience leading an organization for at least five years with 150 people or more.
10 (preferably 15) years of experience as an engineer on LRIP or production programs.
Demonstrates detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of first principles, concepts, and practice as well as comprehensive technical management and leadership skills organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
Ability to gain trust of customers and be respected by internal stakeholders for technical expertise and leadership.
Possesses the ability to use advanced technologies and applications that apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts across program requirements.
Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts to find highly innovative and ingenious solutions to unusually complex 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.
U.S. Citizenship Required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.
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Job Summary General Atomics Electromagnetics Systems, Inc. (GA‑EMS) is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as the Vice President of Engineering & Innovation, located in San Diego, CA. Reporting directly to the President of GA‑EMS, the role will shape the culture of a world‑class organization and drive initiatives that align with GA‑EMS’s mission and business objectives.
As the Vice President of Engineering & Innovation, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing the company’s strategic plan in collaboration with executive leadership and senior leaders. You will lead efforts to meet commitments on existing business while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. This role demands a forward‑thinking leader who combines technical expertise with strategic insight to deliver impactful results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee all phases of engineering & innovation from conceptualization through completion, including identifying design disclosure for acquisition, planning, detail design development, manufacturability, qualification, to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained. Maintain a culture of cross‑matrixed lessons learned and overall use of all engineering personnel nationwide.
Develop and manage technical plans, some of which may be unprecedented, across distinctive products while serving multiple customers. GA‑EMS performs work from undersea to space, from directed energy to optical communication, from missiles to projectiles, from reactors to radioisotope‑powered batteries, from battery systems, fuel cell systems to nuclear reactors, to advanced materials to high‑power, higher‑energy applications. Lead and mentor technical fellows, directors, and senior directors, driving engineering performance, customer interactions, high‑level technical risk decisions, and collaborating with the Strategic Development and Profit/Loss organizations to win new programs.
Consult with executive management to develop and implement current, annual and long‑term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the program(s) and participate in the development of group/company objectives with a long‑range forecast.
Oversee the development of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration as with the team of engineers and scientists. Ensure proper training is enforced and staffing is anticipatory and in place.
Actively participate weekly in New Employee Orientation (NEO) sessions as a leader opportunity.
Support LDP and Maverick programs and support PEAK. Select and pick names for the L&OP initiatives including LEAP and ALPS.
Actively support Board of Advisers preparation and presentations.
Influence the decisions of senior leaders both within and outside the company on matters of high significance. Represent the organization in relations with customers, and business and non‑business communities. Act as primary spokesperson on technical issues.
Influence the technical preparation of proposals, basis of estimates, material and contractor selection, proposal work statements and specifications, and operating budgets. Support contract acquisitions, negotiations and modifications as required by P&L leadership.
As program issues are highlighted, ensure balance of resources and provide leadership in developing technical solutions such as re‑allocation of engineering resources.
Support the Strategic Development team with the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. Support group management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of the EMS Group and may result in new products, programs and business opportunities.
Oversee the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Typically requires a master’s or PhD in engineering, science, or a related technical field as well as fifteen or more years of progressively complex engineering administration experience. Equivalent experience may substitute for education.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong analytical and planning skills, and well‑developed communication, writing, and presentation skills.
Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate high‑level challenges.
Proven managerial expertise and a track record of leading complex initiatives that deliver measurable success.
Background demonstrating concept development and design development in TS, SAP, and SCI programs and ability to quickly get briefed to these classification levels.
Proven ability to lead large teams, manage complex projects, and collaborate across all engineering departments. Experience leading an organization for at least five years with 150 people or more.
10 (preferably 15) years of experience as an engineer on LRIP or production programs.
Demonstrates detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of first principles, concepts, and practice as well as comprehensive technical management and leadership skills organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
Ability to gain trust of customers and be respected by internal stakeholders for technical expertise and leadership.
Possesses the ability to use advanced technologies and applications that apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts across program requirements.
Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts to find highly innovative and ingenious solutions to unusually complex 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.
U.S. Citizenship Required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.
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