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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 have an exciting opportunity with Design Services within General Atomics - Electromagnetic Systems Group for a Design Support Supervisor, located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

This position is responsible for leading the daily operations of the design and drafting functions. Plans and coordinates department activities to meet company and contractual requirements. Leads and participates in the design of major components, major portions of a functional system, or technically advanced prototypes. Develops current documentation and reports to reflect department activity. Participates in establishing operating policies and procedures for the function. Interacts with other departments affected by design development to help establish current and long-term objectives. May accomplish objectives through professional staff. May be responsible for decisions that have a serious impact on the department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Lead and participate in the planning and development of standard design and drafting processes and tools.

+ Coordinate and monitor all design and drafting activities for compliance with company and/or contractual requirements.

+ Coordinate the development of basic data, preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposals.

+ Lead the investigation of pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, and contractual specification requirements and cost.

+ Review completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, and accuracy.

+ Coordinate with appropriate engineering and project personnel to generate Basis of Estimates, provide Rough Order of Magnitude Summaries for Design/Drafting Projects, and resolve schedule and priority conflicts within budget

+ Identify design issues and recommend revisions and/or improvements in design layout.

+ Implement and maintain design and drafting standards, manuals, procedures and formats.

+ Utilize available tools to track drawing count and provide status to management

+ Interact with management on decisions relating to engineering data management including both document control and CAD preferable in Creo Parametric and Solidworks.

+ Participate in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required professional and technical talent.

+ 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.

+ Additional Functions 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.

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Job Qualifications:

+ Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a Bachelors degree and nine or more years of progressive experience in design. Additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

+ Must have a detailed knowledge of design and drafting principles, regulations and practices as well as thorough knowledge of CAD and Windows software and operating systems.

+ Must have proven leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines.

+ Must possess the ability to resolve complex technical and management issues along with excellent verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and present findings.

+ Must have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees, management, and outside representatives as well as excellent computer skills.

+ The ability to work independently and lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

**Salary:** $89,180 - $155,825 **Travel Percentage Required** 0 - 25 **Relocation Assistance Provided** Not Provided **US Citizenship Required?** Yes **Clearance Required?** No **Clearance Level** Supervisory **Workstyle** Hybrid

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.