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Monitor project schedules, timelines and deliverables using standard project management tools and engineering systems.\nAct as the primary contact for the team; serve as the liaison in providing status across engineering and other internal teams.\nAssure that internal and customer needs are identified and addressed.\nProvide technical guidance to team members and reviews the accuracy and completeness of assignments.\nDefine individual accountability and milestones to meet project objectives. Communicates performance expectations and provides assistance to resolve problems encountered by the team.\nMay participate or lead design reviews with internal teams or customers.\nMonitor and maintain budgetary controls; allocate resources and make recommendations on the acquisition and use of equipment, systems, or other capital expenditures.\nMakes recommendations on human resources actions. (e.g. staffing, training, compensation, etc.)\nMentor or serve as a resource to share specialized knowledge with others.\nOversee and / or perform electronic packaging mechanical design activities.\nAssist in assembly and integration of hardware to be tested.\nCoordinate or perform tests of mechanical assemblies to insure compliance with product specifications.\nWrite test procedures and reports.\nWrite and review requirements.\nPlan, conduct and document tests in accordance with aerospace specifications.\nOversee research, design, development and creation of detail drawings and parts lists for mechanical avionics products.\nPerform detailed design layout and analysis tasks to ensure that hardware meets all requirements.\nInterface with various engineering groups, including systems, electrical, mechanical, test, and project engineers to support system level requirements for electronic enclosures.\nSupports prototype as well as production builds of electronic assemblies. Perform various mechanical design tasks related to demonstrated competencies as directed.\nSupport definition of testing requirements for electronics and electro/mechanical systems per industry and military standards.\nFamiliar with DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 Environmental Requirements.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nMust have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.\nMust possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.\nExperience with mechanical packaging design, thermal/vibration analyses and environmental testing of electronic assemblies.\nExperience with military electronic design and packaging for the operating environment, understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, structural mechanics and dynamics.\nExperience with CREO CAD software recommended.\nExperience supervising and / or delegating to work to others.\nMust have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.\nExperience with design of lightweight, high performance electronics enclosures.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSupervisory\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n105,890\nPay Range High\n189,545\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T19:35:13.639Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Avionics Packaging Engineering Supervisor","description":"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity available for Avionics Packaging Engineering Supervisor in our Mechanical Engineering Department. We are looking for an experienced Avionics Packaging Engineer dealing with military and airborne systems to join our team.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nSupervise and direct the work of Engineers and Designers and oversee their output for consistency and accuracy.\nPlan and schedule work assignments for the team. Monitor project schedules, timelines and deliverables using standard project management tools and engineering systems.\nAct as the primary contact for the team; serve as the liaison in providing status across engineering and other internal teams.\nAssure that internal and customer needs are identified and addressed.\nProvide technical guidance to team members and reviews the accuracy and completeness of assignments.\nDefine individual accountability and milestones to meet project objectives. Communicates performance expectations and provides assistance to resolve problems encountered by the team.\nMay participate or lead design reviews with internal teams or customers.\nMonitor and maintain budgetary controls; allocate resources and make recommendations on the acquisition and use of equipment, systems, or other capital expenditures.\nMakes recommendations on human resources actions. (e.g. staffing, training, compensation, etc.)\nMentor or serve as a resource to share specialized knowledge with others.\nOversee and / or perform electronic packaging mechanical design activities.\nAssist in assembly and integration of hardware to be tested.\nCoordinate or perform tests of mechanical assemblies to insure compliance with product specifications.\nWrite test procedures and reports.\nWrite and review requirements.\nPlan, conduct and document tests in accordance with aerospace specifications.\nOversee research, design, development and creation of detail drawings and parts lists for mechanical avionics products.\nPerform detailed design layout and analysis tasks to ensure that hardware meets all requirements.\nInterface with various engineering groups, including systems, electrical, mechanical, test, and project engineers to support system level requirements for electronic enclosures.\nSupports prototype as well as production builds of electronic assemblies. Perform various mechanical design tasks related to demonstrated competencies as directed.\nSupport definition of testing requirements for electronics and electro/mechanical systems per industry and military standards.\nFamiliar with DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 Environmental Requirements.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nMust have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.\nMust possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.\nExperience with mechanical packaging design, thermal/vibration analyses and environmental testing of electronic assemblies.\nExperience with military electronic design and packaging for the operating environment, understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, structural mechanics and dynamics.\nExperience with CREO CAD software recommended.\nExperience supervising and / or delegating to work to others.\nMust have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.\nExperience with design of lightweight, high performance electronics enclosures.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSupervisory\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n105,890\nPay Range High\n189,545\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","datePosted":"2026-08-03T19:35:13.639Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T19:35:13.639Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"General Atomics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Poway","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"17748045f9c4a4e1f9e4e26c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/17748045f9c4a4e1f9e4e26c"}}