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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago

Project Engineer, MQ-9 COMMS & Networks

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 proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Project Engineer will support MQ-9 UAS customers by providing advanced networking and communications capabilities, guiding engineering problem resolution, and leading integration and flight test activities.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops innovative but practical solutions to advanced technical problems in engineering

Provides focal point for technical communication within the Company management and may represent the Company as the prime technical contact to customers and/or government regulatory agencies

Presents report(s) at engineering meetings, participates in program reviews and consults on problems

Provides expert guidance and consulting to other staff members working on difficult engineering problems

Anticipates future engineering needs and the modifications required to accomplish a technical goal

Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring novel and highly creative approaches drawing on advanced engineering concepts

May assume technical and engineering responsibility of the success of an identifiable project

Directs activities of design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff

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

Supports the development of project plans, including Integrated Master Schedules (ISM), Bills of Material (BOM) and Basis of Estimation (BOE) for labor hours and deliverables to be included in a proposal response

Leads integration and flight test activities for a range of advanced networking and communications capabilities into unmanned aircraft and related systems

Full lifecycle program execution from concept through airworthiness testing, certification, and fielding for Remote Split Operations and other communications and networking projects

Ability to travel about 25% domestic and international is required

Qualification

Engineering PrinciplesData NetworkingProject LeadershipCyber SecurityCisco CertificationsMicrosoft ProjectCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkProblem Solving

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 an 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

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals

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

Must be able to work both independently 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, and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium are desirable

Microsoft Project

Local and Wide Area Data Networking, Telecommunications and or RF/Satellite Communications systems

Integrating capabilities such as EO/IR, EW, Tactical Datalinks, and IFF systems

Cyber Security and Government Test Authorization Approval

Cisco Certifications, such as CCNA, CCIE, CCNP, CCDE or equivalent

Familiarity with Government Engineering Change Proposal (CR/CN) Process

Development of project plans, including Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Bills of Materials (BOM) and Basis of Estimations (BOE) for labor hours and deliverables to be included in a proposal response

Product Lifecycle Management tools (such as Windchill or Jama)