Project Engineer MQ-9B International Programs

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 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; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project and/or program leadership including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established project deadlines or milestones.
• Must posses the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles; resolve unusually complex technical problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be a technical expert in one or more areas of engineering.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to a national or international engineering symposium, and invited to Chair engineering review panels as a technical expert 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.

Salary:$128,130 - $229,358