General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 week ago
Japan Program Engineer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$116K/yr - $209K/yr
7+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Japan Program Engineer will be responsible for determining technical objectives for advanced engineering problems, guiding the development and implementation of engineering solutions, and representing the organization as a prime technical contact.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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)
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
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
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
Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety
Advises or directs the activities of professional staff for assigned project(s)/program(s) to achieve technical objectives
Must be able to liaison with functional groups 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
Coordinate with engineering teams as trusted technical liaison, leading teams of communications, ground systems, and sensor payload SMEs to develop and resolve integration solutions
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 the 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
Ability to obtain and maintain a 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 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
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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