Engineer IV

Poway, CA, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $98,100.00 - 171,398.00 per year
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Skills

  • Surveillance
  • IBM WebSphere MQ
  • Systems Engineering
  • IT Management
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Avionics
  • Estimating
  • Engineering Design
  • System Requirements
  • Systems Design
  • Verification And Validation
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Presentations
  • DoD
  • Security Clearance

Summary

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 located in Poway, CA for an experienced Project Engineer within our MQ-9A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) engineering team, providing systems engineering and technical management of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Become a prime point of contact between the company and the customer for all technical matters.
  • Develop an in-depth technical understanding of the entire aircraft and ground control system, which includes flight software, fuel, electrical and avionics systems, as well as datalink systems for command and control.
  • Develop detailed system requirements that will be the foundation for new or improved UAS capabilities.
  • Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules.
  • Lead all necessary engineering design reviews, e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR.
  • Provide chief technical directions to all other engineering groups within GA-ASI, ensuring company alignment of system requirements, design, and deliverables to meet customer requirements.
  • Requires a very hands-on approach to engineering system design, test, verification & validation utilizing an UAS-representative integration lab.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts with on-site personnel to resolve technical issues in the field.
  • Will require travel to field sites to provide on-site engineering expertise as required.

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

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 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.
  • A Professional Engineering License is desirable.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
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  • Dice Id: 10100516
  • Position Id: 7ebbbc5f369979d530b00eb5bf174aa8
  • Posted 30+ days ago
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