Engineer IV

General Atomics•Poway, CA

4d•Onsite

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 for a Project Engineer to join the MQ-9B Payloads Programs Engineering team located in Poway, CA. Under general directions with limited review, this position is responsible for applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems associated with aircraft integration. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and reviewed largely at completion. Initiates the planning of engineering projects and develops innovative designs or modifications to meet project goals. Independently performs difficult/complex engineering work with instructions as to the general expected results. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff, makes technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects. Provides directions to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.

Requirements

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.
Must have a thorough 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 develop and communicate new concepts; 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 strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
Able to work extended hours as required.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.
Experience analyzing electrical wiring schematics and technical engineering drawings.
Experience writing technical documentation (i.e. test plans, test reports, Interface Control Documents).
Familiarity aircraft systems and common integration practices.

Responsibilities

Scopes engineering and test efforts for payload integration projects.
Leads teams on technical development projects.
Generates plans and executes on solutions to engineering problems and documents results.
Supports operation of engineering systems and documents any problems.
Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.
Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on payload integration projects.
Provides direction to design or technical staff and leads a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Performs 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.