Project Engineer, MQ-9B Payloads

Company:  General Atomics
Location: Poway
Closing Date: 08/11/2024
Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

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.


Highlights Working For GA-ASI:

  • This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
  • This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (up to 1 day/week remote work from home) pending project needs.
  • Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on-site cafeterias, gyms, and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to events and amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
  • Outstanding work environment: team-centric, values and respects all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.

We have an exciting opportunity located in Poway, CA for a mid-level Project Engineer working on the MQ-9B Payloads UAS Engineering Team.


In this position, you will work with cross-functional teams to develop, integrate, and test payloads sub-systems onto the MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAS for domestic and international customers. MQ-9B SeaGuardian is a highly versatile and modular intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. The team supports a wide array of payloads including multi-domain radars, signals intelligence capabilities, EO/IR, and more.


This position will report to the MQ-9B Payloads engineering supervisor and be part of the larger MQ-9B SeaGuardian Project Engineering team. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult engineering problems. The candidate will represent the company as a technical subject matter expert on projects, interact with key suppliers, and lead execution of program activities.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and integrate advanced payloads and sensor systems for the MQ-9B UAS.
  • Direct cross-functional teams to ensure platform integration of the payload sub-systems.
  • Conduct aircraft integration and test programs to validate system performance in real-world scenarios.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve challenges with requirements, logistics, and resources.
  • Occasional travel is required to support customer/vendor meetings and integration/testing at our airport facilities in the high desert and other locations.
  • Generate documentation, technical presentations, and project schedules as required.
  • May represent the organization to suppliers and customers by providing technical solutions associated with specific projects.
  • Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • 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.

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 bachelor's degree, master's 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 bachelor's degree or two or more years of experience with a master's 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.
  • 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.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Salary: $81,080 - $141,650

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