Project Engineer, MQ-9 COMMS & Networks

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking an experienced Project Engineer in the MQ-9 Communications and Networks Group located in Poway, CA.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and develops effective approaches to resolving those issues.
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• Directs the activities of designers, technicians and may direct the activities of less experienced professional staff.
• May represent the organization in providing solutions to technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Supports the development of project plans, including Integrated Master Schedules (ISM), Bills of Material (BOM) and Basis of Estimation (BOE) for labor hours and deliverables to be included in a proposal response.
• Leads integration and flight test activities for a range of advanced capabilities into unmanned aircraft and related systems.
• Full lifecycle program execution from concept through airworthiness testing, certification, and fielding.
• Ability to travel about 25% domestic and international is required.

Experience & Education

• 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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree.
• 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.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Able 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 DOD Security Clearance is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Microsoft Project.
• Data Networking, Telecommunications and or RF/Satellite Communications systems.
• Integrating capabilities such as EO/IR, EW, Tactical Datalinks, and IFF systems.
• Cyber Security and Government Test Authorization Approval.
• Familiarity with Government Engineering Change Proposal (CR/CN) Process.
• Development of project plans, including Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Bills of Materials (BOM) and Basis of Estimations (BOE) for labor hours and deliverables to be included in a proposal response.
• Product Lifecycle Management tools (such as Windchill or Jama).