General Atomics Aeronautical Systems ยท 1 day ago
Chief Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $209K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Chief Engineer will determine technical objectives, provide leadership, and oversee the development and implementation of engineering solutions for advanced technical problems.
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Responsibilities
Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems
Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within and engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s)
Lead the technical planning and execution necessary to configure the Dornier Do-228 and King Air aircraft as surrogate platforms for MQ-9B operations. Payloads may include (but are not limited to) sensor pods, EO/IR, radar, communications systems, GPS, antennas, and associated power systems
Serve as the primary engineering interface between Flight Operations and MQ-9B Engineering/Flight Technology teams
May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff
Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety
Oversee and coordinate systems integration efforts, including avionics, payloads, communications, and instrumentation relevant to surrogate flight testing
Ensure all aircraft modifications and configurations meet internal engineering standards, FAA regulations, and applicable safety and airworthiness requirements
Plans and coordinates the maintenance of engineering solutions including, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment
Provide technical leadership during flight test preparation, execution, and post-mission analysis
Collaborate closely with Mission Commanders, Test Pilots, Maintenance personnel, and Program Engineering to ensure operational effectiveness aligns with program goals
Support risk assessments, flight readiness reviews, and airworthiness evaluations for modified aircraft
Represent Flight Operations in cross-functional engineering meetings and design reviews
Plans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology
Participates in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities
Maintains the 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
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
Direct, hands-on experience with the MQ-9B platform, ideally in a systems integration, test, or engineering support role
Must possess the 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; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals
Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required
Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a flight operations environment
Preferred
Familiarity with surrogate aircraft operations, manned-unmanned teaming, or ISR mission systems is highly desirable
A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium, and invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel are desirable
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Daniel Johnson
UK PROTECTOR Test Manager
Emory Lo
Sr Human Resource Business Partner
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