General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 5 days ago
Project Engineer: MQ-9B Europe Program Engineering
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $171K/yr
6+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Project Engineer to support the MQ-9B Europe Programs Engineering team, responsible for planning, managing, and technical aspects of the program while collaborating with program management and customer counterparts.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
Collaborates 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 Internal Research & Development activity and new developments in engineering technology
Troubleshoots, analyzes, and resolves systems level issues using standard engineering and scientific principles
Mentors less experienced Project Engineers
Ability to effectively communicate both with all functional engineering departments and all program management specialties and external to customers, sub-contractors and vendors
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
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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two 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 a DoD security clearance is required
Preferred
MQ-9 or Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and program knowledge preferred
Experience supporting development, integration, and test of new capabilities or technologies
Experience with production oversight, payload integration, and fielding experience preferred
Experience with Direct Commercial Sale (DCS), Foreign Military Sale (FMS) programs, USG program offices, and international customer(s) as a Project Engineer is desired
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 highly preferred
Led or participated in formal Engineering design reviews (e.g. Systems Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR))
Led or participated in Technical meetings including: Working Groups, Technical interchange Meetings (TIMs), Integrated Product Teams (IPT), Interface Control Working Groups (ICWGs)
Led or participated in formal system-level test (Lab testing, Ground testing, and Flight testing)
Experience with Product Management, Proposal Development, Basis of Estimation, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
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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