Engineer III

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.

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, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Systems/Project Engineer to join our Ground Systems team within the MQ-9B Chief Engineer's organization in Poway,CA. This position will support the team across projects pertaining to our MQ-9B Ground Systems product line which includes the Certifiable Ground Control Station (CGCS), Mission Intelligence Station (MIS), Remote Operations Network (RONet), General Atomics Transportable Earth Station (GATES), Portable Pre-flight & Post-flight Equipment (P3E), and various pieces of Ground Support Equipment (GSE). This is a multi-faceted role dealing with a wide variety of skill sets and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.

Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for leading projects across various ground system products at the direction of the product leads. This position will provide direction to design or technical staff and may provide direction to less experience professional staff. This position may represent the organization in providing solutions to technical issues associated with the projects that they are working on. The position will include working with engineering leadership, program management, manufacturing, and flight operations to develop and execute development, test, and sustainment programs for MQ-9B customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Project Engineering to fulfill the technical obligations of the International Customer Program requirements.
• Work with Program Management to plan engineering activities and deliver engineering products in accordance with customer contracts.
• Support operation of engineering systems, by evaluating and interpreting needs, and develop effective approaches to resolving those issues.
• Responsible for establishing product line technical requirements for functional engineering (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.).
• Responsible for oversight and approval of lower-level design from functional engineering.
• Troubleshooting, analyzing, and repairing systems in assigned project areas by utilizing standard engineering principles.
• Provide documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• Direct 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.
• Maintain 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 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.
• 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.
• Experience working as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and an understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) is desired.
• Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and export licenses is desired.
• Able to work additional hours as required.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

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