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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 3 weeks ago

Senior Project Engineer - MQ-9B India MRO and Production

Poway, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

10+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Senior Project Engineer will support global supplier development efforts for the MQ-9B program, focusing on establishing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities and production within India.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with India suppliers to include development of work packages, contract elements and collaboration work products

Develop supplier SOWs for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services

Prepare RFP packages for suppliers

Develop Product Service Agreements with suppliers

Validate standardized work instructions with production

Develop list of special tools, fixtures, and test equipment needed for repair work

Prepares Depot Bill of Material (BOM) kits for repairs

Document special processes and certification for repair work

Document long lead items for System Spares, Payloads, Depot Parts and Tools

Identify and document required depot training for repair work

Assists in preparation of technical data package for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) production in India

Prepare monthly Program Progress Status reports with IMS schedule updates

Support supplier/customer meetings, take minutes and follow up action items

Prepare internal program review updates

Review RFI responses from international suppliers; track supplier responses and summarize key findings

Assist in technology transfer and provide product engineering support

Maintain production progress tracker with any new purchases

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

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Project EngineeringSupplier DevelopmentMaintenanceRepairOverhaul (MRO)Technical Data PreparationDoD Security ClearanceCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsTeam Collaboration

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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Demonstrates a detailed and 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

Able to work extended hours and travel as required, to include international travel to India

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required

Must possess: Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals

Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact

Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals

Must be customer focused

Able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment