General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 10 hours ago
Project Engineer - MQ-9B Software Integration
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $142K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Project Engineer to focus on software development projects for the MQ-9B RPA platform, requiring collaboration with various stakeholders to resolve engineering problems and ensure successful project execution.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with the Chief Engineering Office and Program Engineering Teams to fulfill the technical obligations of customer program requirements
Collect requirements, plan, and execute detailed development and release schedules for UAV system software releases
Identify all functional areas impacted by a software development effort and define all development interdependencies between functional engineering disciplines
Manage software development lab asset schedules to ensure all development activities receive adequate lab access time, optimizing wherever possible
After system software release and handover to the system test team, provide technical support as the test program progresses through all phases
Manage incoming software problem reports from relevant development efforts, test programs, and operational sites. This includes triaging priority, assigning engineering resources, collecting status updates, and driving investigations to conclusion
Provide input on complex root cause investigations and be capable of presenting and discussing the investigation with more senior team members
Direct activities of design or technical staff and may provide guidance to less experienced professional staff. May be responsible for directing up to ten separate functional engineering disciplines per project
Provide clear and concise technical documentation and presentations as required
Organize and lead engineering meetings with multiple stakeholders to ensure productive outcomes
Manage a personal workload consisting of multiple projects and execute tasks in accordance with provided priorities
Support engineering estimates and proposals in response to customer and program management direction
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company
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: four or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or two or more years of experience with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, and demonstrate broad application of these concepts
Strong technical root cause analysis skills are required
Must be able to understand new concepts quickly, apply them accurately in 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 solve complex problems
Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Must have strong organizational skills and be able to manage and execute competing priorities
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required
Preferred
A strong understanding of systems engineering concepts and theory is desired
Familiarity with, or background in, system software design, development, testing, and configuration management is desired
Familiarity with, or background in, networking and/or cybersecurity disciplines is desired
Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) and an understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) is desired
Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and export licenses is desired
Able to work extended hours as required
Able to travel domestically and internationally as required
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 EnergyTechstars,Techstars Ventures
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Daniel Johnson
UK PROTECTOR Test Manager
Emory Lo
Sr Human Resource Business Partner
Recent News
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