Engineer V

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
• 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
• 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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four 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.