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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 5 hours ago

Project Engineer MQ-9B Germany Program

Poway, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $229K/yr

10+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Project Engineer to contribute to the planning, managing, and technical aspects of the MQ-9B International Programs Engineering team, focusing on system requirements, program plans, and development activities.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Collaborate with professional staff for assigned project(s)/program(s) to achieve technical objectives

Liaison with functional groups to develop and resolve integration solutions to meet program objectives while monitoring budget and schedule constraints

Serves as a key team member and may represent the organization, project, or program as a technical contact for the engineering team

Determines annual and multi-year technical objectives for designated engineering systems or project(s)/program(s)

Participate in internal and external technical program reviews

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

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

Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Performs other duties as assigned

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

Qualification

Engineering degreeTechnical expertiseProject leadershipDoD security clearanceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation 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; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten 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

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

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