Engineer III

Company

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

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 discounted tickets for 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 located in Poway, CA for an experienced Project Engineer to join our MQ-9B Engineering team in Poway, CA.  This position will focus on software development projects pertaining to our MQ-9B RPA platform.  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 determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult engineering problems. The position will include working with engineering leadership, program management, and customer representatives to develop and execute development, test, and sustainment programs for domestic and international customers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Work with the Chief Engineering Office and Program Engineering Teams to fulfill the technical obligations of the Customer Program requirements.
• Work with Software Engineering functional teams to lead requirements generation, development timelines, and test execution to ensure timely software delivery for Customer Programs.
• Support operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and develop effective approaches to resolving those issues.
• Support engineering estimates and proposals in response to customer and program management direction.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and manage issue tracking in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific 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.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally as required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Travel Percentage Required

0% – 25%

Clearance Level

Secret

Clearance Required?

Desired

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.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
• Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience working as a Cost 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.
  • Familiarity and/or background with software design, development, and testing is desired.
  • Prior Systems Engineering experience is desired.

US Citizenship Required?

No