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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 2 days ago

Project Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$98K/yr - $171K/yr

6+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Project Engineer to lead a multi-discipline engineering team and manage complex projects, ensuring successful execution across various technical domains.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

With limited direction, provide leadership, direction, and guidance to a multi-discipline engineering team by determining technical objectives and/or solutions to resolve highly technical and complex engineering problems across development, manufacturing, and sustainment programs

Manage and execute complex cross-functional projects involving software and hardware components to cost, schedule, and performance expectations

Lead system level Qualification, Verification and Validation Testing of hardware and software with emphasis placed on deriving & tracking test requirements, generation of system level Test Plans and Procedures, conducting Lab/Ground/Flight testing

Quickly grasp and understand the full scope of radar integration activities and come up to speed quickly in new areas. Take on high-level problems and recommend a technical path forward

Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving, root cause analysis and drawing change procedures

Strong ability to collaborate and draw support and guidance from senior engineering staff and program management offices

Other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Project ExecutionSystem EngineeringTechnical LeadershipRoot Cause AnalysisEmbedded SystemsSystems Test & IntegrationEarned Value Management SystemsProject ManagementManufacturing EngineeringCyber Security Best PracticesSystem Administration ToolsDoD Security ClearanceCommunication Skills

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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Must have previous experience in technical leadership with an emphasis on project execution as well as product innovation

Must have a working knowledge of System Engineering concepts, Root Cause Analysis, Top - Down system requirements and Bottom - Up test methodology

Must have excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills. Must be able to distill complex engineering topics into concise presentation materials, and present effectively to customers, internal stakeholders, and Sr. management

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance level or above is required

Preferred

Desired to possess a working knowledge embedded systems, test and verification techniques, and manufacturing engineering principles and concepts

Candidate is desired to have experience with Project Management, Systems Engineering, System Test & Integration, Subcontractor Management, Proposal Development, Basis of Estimation, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS); Commercial and/or DOD Product development, Cyber/AT/Security best practices

Familiarity with system administration tools such as LINUX/UNIX, PetaLinux, Windows operating systems