Engineer III

General Atomics • Poway, CA

13d • Hybrid

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 a Project Engineer to support MQ-9A CLS Sustainment Program. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult engineering problems including sustainment turn around time. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives, anticipated results, sources of information, and possible approaches. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Documents findings, communicate results to engineering staff, and make technical presentations as required. May coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter-organization and customer contact on technical issues. Tasks involve the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance. May provide direction to technical staff and less 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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree.
• 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 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.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• A Professional Engineering License is desirable.
• Experience in delivering measurable improvements in turnaround time or throughput.
• DoD Industry Experience is desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute improvement projects focused on reducing cycle times and enhancing throughput.
• Conduct process mapping, time studies, waste identification, and root-cause analysis.
• Develop and implement process changes that improve turnaround time, quality, capacity utilization, and operational consistency.
• Collect, interpret, and analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate change adoption and ensure project sustainability.
• Report project progress to leadership, highlighting risks, results, and recommendations.
• Work with the Lead Project Engineer to fulfill the technical obligations of the MQ-9A Sustainment Program requirements.
• Support operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and developing effective approaches to resolving those issues.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and repair systems in assigned areas by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
• May direct the activities of subject matter experts, technicians, and less experienced professional staff.
• Provide documentation and produce technical presentations as required.
• May represent the organization in providing solutions to technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Maintain 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.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
• 401(k) (with company match)
• company pension
• on site cafeterias
• gyms and outdoor recreation centers
• unlimited access to discounted tickets for amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level