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This role offers strategic impact across space and defense systems and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.\n\nResponsibilitiesDirect all phases of engineering projects from inception to completionCoordinate multiple disciplines and departments to meet objectivesDefine design concepts and engineering efforts for R&D, testing, and integrationInteract with management, customers and vendors on project decisions and contractual clarificationsDevelop and contribute to proposals, budgets, and technical specificationsMentor engineers and manage talent developmentOversee integration of engineering solutions within the broader environment and ensure proper documentation and testingLead progress review sessions focusing on cost, schedule, and technical performance\nKey requirementsBachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in an engineering or related technical field with 13+ years of progressively complex engineering experience and 5+ years in managementExtensive technical expertise in engineering principles and project leadershipHands-on experience in spacecraft integration and test, and development of electrical integration procedures for flight vehicle assembly and GSEExperience in system integration, test planning at component to system level, and documentation to standardsStrong communication and interpersonal skills for interfacing with management, customers, and government representativesAbility to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearanceWillingness to travel as requiredSpacecraft operations experience is a plusstrong communicationleadershippresentationspacecraft integration and testelectrical integration proceduresGSE (Ground Support Equipment)","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"McLean","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:20:34.805Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Manager IV","description":"Overview\nAs Integration and Test Engineering Manager at GA-EMS in Herndon, you will lead multi-disciplinary engineering efforts to deliver spacecraft payloads, ground systems and flight hardware. 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