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50286BR

Company:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Job Summary:

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 an experienced Project Engineer to join our MQ-9B Program Engineering group located in Poway, CA focused on development and fielding of MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian UAS for the country of India.

Under limited supervision, this Project Engineer will lead country-specific advanced airborne, ground and data infrastructure development efforts in coordination with MQ-9B Program Engineering leads and functional engineering resources.

Additionally, this Project Engineer will support global strategic supplier development, proposal efforts and customer-specific capability integration as we bring the most sophisticated MQ-9B variant ever produced to India.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Leads hardware and software integration efforts for the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) flight environment.

+ Leads and plans projects with diverse cross-functional engineering teams to successfully execute programs within budget and schedule.

+ Develops system architectures tied to mission and performance requirements.

+ Conducts and leads trade studies that results in design and architectures that meet mission needs.

+ Develops, integrates and tests mission payloads, including Signals Intelligence, Communications Intelligence, Tactical Datalinks, Tactical Radios, and Anti-Submarine Warfare subsystems.

+ Performs full lifecycle program execution from concept through airworthiness testing, certification and fielding.

+ Actively plans, leads and participates in test events, including System Integration Lab (SIL), Ground and Flight Test phases.

+ Develops and presents technical material for diverse audiences.

+ Interfaces with US Government and International Customer stakeholders.

+ Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.

+ Troubleshoots conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination elements, and special requirements.

+ Understands and applies systems engineering principles; organizes project definitions in a top-down organized system engineering approach.

+ Effectively applies Concept of Operations (CONOPs) to drive physical and functional design requirements.

+ Actively supports proposal development through work scope definitions, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) organization and engineering estimation.

+ Works collaboratively with global suppliers to include development of work packages, contract elements and collaboration work products.

+ Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on related efforts, when required.

+ May lead test execution to include interfacing with US Government test agencies and test ranges.

+ Provides direction to technical teams and leads moderately experienced professional staff.

+ Responsible for the execution and implementation of the engineering process: design, development, integration, test and performance verification.

+ Manages program schedule and resource needs.

+ Leads and develops program reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR and Test Readiness reviews.

+ Supports program capture and business development activities.

+ Integrates and tests mission systems of varying maturity levels.

+ Develops physical and functional data dissemination and data flows solutions.

+ Generates airworthiness documentation and approvals, as required.

+ Applies cyber security requirements including IATT and network security; interprets classification guidance, DD254s and related security related elements.

+ 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.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job ID#:

50286BR

Job Category:

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

California

Clearance Level:

Secret

Pay Range Low:

98,100

City:

Poway

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Pay Range High:

171,398

Recruitment Posting Title:

Project Engineer MQ-9B International Programs

Job Qualifications:

+ 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.

+ A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

+ Desired Qualifications:

+ Background in Signals Intelligence, Communications Intelligence, Tactical Datalinks, Tactical Radios or Anti-Submarine Warfare is preferred.

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

Workstyle:

Hybrid