Job Abstract

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 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 at discounted rates.
• Outstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.
• Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging while at work.

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 located in Poway, CA for a Senior Project Engineer to support the MQ-9B SkyGuardian Global Support Solution team by work closely with program management team(s) to facilitate customer pursuits, identify requirements, develop sustainment plans and strategies, participate in proposal activities, and ultimately support program execution for MQ-9B SkyGuardian / SeaGuardian UAS.

With consultative direction, this position is responsible for determining technical objectives as a key member supporting the MQ-9B SkyGuardian Global Support Solution team and coordinates technical aspects of MQ-9B Sustainment. The position requires interface with international customer(s), foreign vendors, internal program stakeholders, and the USAF FMS program office.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety.
• Establish and maintain sustainment configurations for MQ-9B customers and support material management and logistics teams through system life cycle for material sustainment.
• Monitor and react to changes in configuration baselines in support of life cycle material sustainment.
• Advises or directs the activities of assigned project(s)/program(s) to achieve technical objectives.
• Directs and allocates technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives.
• Serves as a key team member in proposal development and sustainment program standup.
• Must be able to liaison with functional groups to meet program objectives while monitoring budget and schedule constraints.
• May represent the organization as a technical contact within and engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s).
• Experience as trusted liaison leading teams of communications and sensor payload SMEs.
• Determines annual and multi-year technical objectives for designated engineering systems or project(s)/program(s).
• Publish and present technical papers and participate in internal and external technical program reviews.
• Plan for future applications of solutions developed on IRAD activity and new developments in engineering technology.
• Travel up to 25% is required to support meetings which will occur both in the US and OCONUS.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained.
• 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.

• 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.
• Demonstrates an 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 are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium are desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.