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Senior Project Engineer - MQ-9B India MRO and Production
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our MQ-9B Program Engineering group located in Poway, CA. The successful candidate will support global strategic supplier development efforts to establish Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) as well as production of MQ-9B subsystems and components within India.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with India suppliers to develop work packages, contract elements and collaboration work products.
- Develop supplier SOWs for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services.
- Prepare RFP packages for suppliers.
- Develop Product Service Agreements with suppliers.
- Validate standardized work instructions with production.
- Develop list of special tools, fixtures, and test equipment needed for repair work.
- Prepares Depot Bill of Material (BOM) kits for repairs.
- Document special processes and certification for repair work.
- Document long lead items for System Spares, Payloads, Depot Parts and Tools.
- Identify and document required depot training for repair work.
- Assists in preparation of technical data package for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) production in India.
- Prepare monthly Program Progress Status reports with IMS schedule updates.
- Support supplier/customer meetings, take minutes and follow up action items.
- Prepare internal program review updates.
- Review RFI responses from international suppliers; track supplier responses and summarize key findings.
- Assist in technology transfer and provide product engineering support.
- Maintain production progress tracker with any new purchases.
- Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination elements, and special requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
- Progressive engineering experience: 12 years with a bachelor's degree, 10 years with a master's degree, or 7 years with a PhD.
- Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice.
- Able to work extended hours and travel as required, including international travel to India.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
