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General Atomics · 3 months ago

Project Engineer, Integration USMC Programs

Poway California

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Project Engineer will support the U.S. Marine Corps customers by providing systems engineering and technical management for GA-ASI Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supports operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and develops effective approaches to resolving those issues

Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles

Directs the activities of designers, technicians and may direct the activities of less experienced professional staff

Performs other duties as assigned

Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems

Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements

Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required

May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects

Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff

Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Supports the development of project plans, including Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Bills of Material (BOM) and Basis of Estimation (BOE) for labor hours and deliverables to be included in a proposal response

Leads integration and flight test activities for a range of advanced capabilities into unmanned aircraft and related systems

Full lifecycle program execution from concept through airworthiness testing, certification, and fielding

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

Qualification

Engineering principlesDoD security clearanceProject leadershipProfessional Engineering LicenseTechnical presentationsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

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. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals

Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems

Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment

Able to work extended hours as required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required

Preferred

A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium are desirable

Benefits

This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.

Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to discounted tickets for amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.

Free EV & Plug-In Hybrid vehicle charging during work hours.