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Senior Project Engineer MQ-9B India

Poway, California

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General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.

Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.

  • Schedule: Full-Time Salary

  • Job Level: Senior (8+ years)

  • Travel: 0 - 25

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Job ID 47705BR Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Experience Level Senior (8+ years) Job Title Senior Project Engineer MQ-9B India City Poway State California Workstyle Hybrid Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $116,480 - $208,505

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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven 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 with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
  • Must be customer focused and able to work on a self- initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium, and invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel are desirable.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Salary:$116,480 - $208,505
Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret
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Benefits

  • Healthcare

  • Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans

  • Competitive Pay

  • Multiple product lines means a variety of work

  • Paid Time Off

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“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”
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“Every day is different, with different problems to solve and many programs to support. I am a problem solver and have always been motivated by the tough questions.”
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“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”
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