Project Engineer MQ-9B International Programs

General Atomics • Poway, CA

233d • $116,480 - $208,505 • Remote

About The Position

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We have an exciting opportunity located in Poway, CA for an experienced Project Engineer to join the MQ-9B International Programs team to support all aspects of the program lifecycle from business pursuit, program inception, program execution, training, delivery to customer, operations, and sustainment. The position requires interface with international customer(s), foreign and domestic vendors, GA-ASI program stakeholders, and the USAF Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program office.

Requirements

• 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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, ten or more years of experience with a master's degree, or seven or more years with a PhD.
• Demonstrates a detailed and 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 to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.
• Capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• A Professional Engineering License.
• Original work(s) published in professional engineering journals.
• Invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium.
• Invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel.
• Experience with aviation production oversight, payload integration, airworthiness, and fielding.
• Experience with Medium Altitude Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and operation.
• Experience as trusted liaison between functional engineering, program management team, and the customer.
• Ability to communicate clearly and conduct technical briefings.
• Extensive knowledge in project management practices and principles.

Responsibilities

• Formulates development and implementation of engineering solution(s) to deliver on customer requirements through design reviews, technical customer exchanges, end item configuration, and customer architecture.
• Must be able to liaison with functional groups to and direct technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives.
• Provides leadership for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff.
• Serves as a key team member in proposal development and program standup.
• Provides input to program team for program execution and strategy, including dependencies, development and testing, technical risks, and airworthiness.
• Represents the organization as an engineering technical contact.
• Plan for future applications of solutions based on IRAD activity and new developments in engineering technology.
• Travel up to 25% is required to support meetings which will occur both in the US and internationally.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) (with company match)
• Company pension
• On site cafeterias
• Gyms and outdoor recreation centers
• Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to events and amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree