Project Engineer Mission Payload and Sensor Production

$105,890 - $189,545/Yr

General Atomics - Poway, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Poway, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Project Engineer for Mission Payload and Sensor Production at General Atomics is responsible for leading the integration, production, and deployment of advanced payloads for MQ-9B platforms. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product introduction to production, managing project timelines, and maintaining communication with subcontractors and suppliers. The position requires a strong technical background in engineering, particularly in mechanical and electrical systems, and emphasizes leadership in project execution and product innovation.

Responsibilities

• Own a payload as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for integration, production, procurement, and deployment support for MQ-9B platforms.
• Support design reviews, SIL events, platform integration, new customer demos, software integration, and other activities related to the payload.
• Maintain communication between GA project teams and subcontractors/suppliers to ensure requirements and delivery schedules are aligned.
• Lead system level Qualification, Verification and Validation Testing of hardware and software, focusing on test requirements and generating system level Test Plans and Procedures.
• Develop and execute introduction to production plans, including production workflows, point of manufacturing, production test procedures, and quality inspection plans.
• Plan, manage, and execute multi-disciplined project teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance expectations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a multi-discipline engineering team, determining technical objectives for design, development, and solutions to complex engineering problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or a related technical field.
• Six or more years of progressively complex software or hardware engineering experience, with at least two years in lead responsibilities.
• Previous experience in technical leadership with an emphasis on project execution and product innovation.
• Familiarity with technologies such as Payload Command and Control (C2), Radar Systems, Avionics, Electrical Systems, Real Time Systems, Data Dissemination, and more.
• Working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall software development lifecycles.
• Experience with phases of the software development lifecycle from concept development to customer support of fielded systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Product Management, Systems Engineering, System Test & Integration, Subcontractor Management, Proposal Development, Basis of Estimation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Familiarity with Machine Learning, EO/IR, and Electronic Warfare.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Multiple product lines means a variety of work