General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 2 days ago
MQ-9B UAS Project Engineer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $171K/yr
6+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and advanced surveillance systems. The MQ-9B UAS Project Engineer will provide systems engineering and project engineering support for the Certification Integrated Product Team, focusing on overseeing certification documentation activities for new unmanned aircraft variants in development.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Certification Verification Engineers (CVEs), Office of Airworthiness (OoA) and Systems Safety Groups
Coordinate certification efforts including drafting of compliance declaration sheets, compliance summary reports, reviewing test plans, tracking and statusing certification requirement verification tasks
Provide project engineering support in conjunction with the program management as follows:
Work with Certification IPT Lead to define work scope, deliverables, budget estimates (NRE, materials, travel), and schedule for next year and out-years tasking to support IRAD and customer program(s)
Work with the functional engineering managers to ensure priorities are well defined and resource allocations are planned to ensure adequate staffing
Define status milestones and due dates to keep certification on-track and ensure management awareness of task summaries, schedule status, budget status, and technical issues as needed
Represent the Chief Engineer’s office at design reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and weigh-in on the technical, schedule and budget needs of the program
Coordinate with functional design engineers from various technical areas to solve relevant certification issues and keep certification efforts on track and within program scope
Act as technical representative for customer and management meetings by presenting technical content at design reviews (e.g. Certification Panels, SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, etc)
Coordinate meetings and technical reviews with responsible design engineers and subcontractors
Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Perform 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 bachelor's degree, master's 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 bachelor's degree, four or more years of experience with a master's degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems
Must have excellent verbal/written communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required
Preferred
Background in aviation qualification and certification is desired
Experience with FAA Regulations, STANAG Regulations and/or MIL Specifications desired
Experience with critical thinking and creative problem solving in a fast paced environment is desired
Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and export licenses is desired
Able to work extended hours and to travel to flight test facilities in Southern California and Arizona as required
Able to travel domestically and internationally as required
Foreign language experience is desired
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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