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 are looking for a Laser Engineer to join our team that will be based in San Diego with extensive travel. With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude for initiating and developing designs, procedures, techniques and solution to resolving advanced technical engineering problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of broad specifications, objectives, possible results anticipated and critical reference points requiring special attention. Guides the successful resolution of engineering problems, serves as a consulting resource of engineering knowledge, applies the latest technological advancements to the problem, and may function in a project leadership role. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff, makes technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small identifiable projects. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff. **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Develops innovative but practical solutions to advanced technical problems in engineering. + Provides focal point for technical communication within the Company management and may represent the Company as the prime technical contact to customers and/or government regulatory agencies. + Presents report(s) at engineering meetings, participates in program reviews and consults on problems. + Provides expert guidance and consulting to other staff members working on difficult engineering problems. + Anticipates future engineering needs and the modifications required to accomplish a technical goal. + Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring novel and highly creative approaches drawing on advanced engineering concepts. + May assume technical and engineering responsibility of the success of an identifiable project. + Directs activities of design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff. + Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. + Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. 44511 **Job Qualifications:** + Typically 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. + Experienced in the operation and maintenance of laser systems + Able to align optics and operate optical test equipment + Knowledgeable of laser support equipment, including electrical power, thermal management and water cooling + Must have Secret clearance (Top Secret Preferred) + Must be willing to travel (50%-75%) **Salary:** $105,890 - $189,545 **Travel Percentage Required** 50 - 75 **Relocation Assistance Provided** Provided **US Citizenship Required?** Yes **Clearance Required?** Yes **Clearance Level** Top Secret **Workstyle** Onsite 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.