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General Atomics · 2 months ago

Project Engineer MQ-9B Test & Evaluation

Poway California

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$106K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ 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 work on the MQ-9B Team to develop, test, and field the system for customer operations, providing expert guidance and solutions to advanced technical engineering problems.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supports developmental and operational tests of engineering systems, documents any issues and drives resolution to support test objectives

Travel is required to support integration / testing at our airport facilities in the high desert and other locations as well as customer/vendor support both CONUS and OCONUS

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

Develop documentation and create technical presentations as required for briefing internally and externally

Provides expert guidance and consulting with other staff members working on difficult engineering problems

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

Anticipates future engineering needs and the modifications required to accomplish test objectives

Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring novel and highly creative approaches drawing on advanced engineering concepts

May assume technical and engineering responsibility for the success of an identifiable project

Directs activities of design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff

Maintains 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

Qualification

Engineering principlesProject leadershipDoD security clearanceTechnical presentationsProblem-solvingProfessional Engineering LicenseCommunication skillsInterpersonal 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; 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.