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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 7 hours ago

Project Engineer MQ-9B International Programs

Poway, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Project Engineer will be responsible for managing the technical aspects of MQ-9B programs, overseeing new business pursuits, and ensuring successful integration and delivery of UAS to customers.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities through Customer engagement and responses to Customer inquiries for technical and pricing information

Manage technical execution phases of MQ-9B program from proposal through delivery of the UAS to the Customer

Represents the organization as a technical contact for the program including frequent interface with senior members of the Customer and GA-ASI organizations

Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including resource requirements, integration, configuration, testing, documentation, and export compliance

Must manage functional groups to meet program objectives, while monitoring budget and schedule constraints

Advises or directs the activities of assigned project(s)/program(s) to achieve technical objectives

Responsible to coordinate with sub-contractors and vendors to achieve successful integration, test, and delivery of UAS to Customer

Provides leadership for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff

Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Promote teamwork and coordination between various functional groups and business units

Travel up to 25% is required to support customer meetings which will occur both in the US and OCONUS

Plan for future applications of solutions based on IRAD activity and new developments in engineering technology

Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Ensures compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained

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

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

System IntegrationEngineering PrinciplesTechnical ExpertiseProject ManagementDoD Security ClearanceMQ-9B KnowledgeCustomer EngagementCommunication 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 a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project and/or program leadership including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established project deadlines or milestones

Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles; resolve unusually complex technical problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be a technical expert in one or more areas of engineering

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives

Experience leading system integration or project engineering activities or teams

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

Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment. Able to work extended hours as required

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required

Preferred

MQ-9B, or other UAS, and program execution knowledge is desirable

A strong understanding of MQ-9B and Customer technical roadmap

Experience leading development, integration, and test of new capabilities or technologies

Experience with production oversight, payload integration, and fielding experience preferred

Experience with USAF MQ-9 FMS program office, other USG program offices, and international customer(s)

Knowledge of DoD and/or NATO requirements generation and military system acquisition processes is highly desirable

Extensive knowledge in project management practices and principles is preferred

Experience with Product Management, Proposal Development, and Basis of Estimation (BOE)

A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to a national or international engineering symposium, and invited to Chair engineering review panels as a technical expert are desirable