Airframe Project Engineer — Lead Retrofit & Structures

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

The Project Engineer in the Airframe Project Engineering Team will manage airframe integration, mechanical systems, and aerostructures for MQ-1C Gray Eagle and Mojave STOL, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and program management to meet objectives. The role requires directing design changes, tracking milestones, and delivering high-quality technical solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in engineering with 4+ years (bachelor) or 2+ years (master); equivalent experience possible.
• Background in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, or Structural Engineering.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes; broad applicability.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills; able to lead a team.
• Willing to work extended hours; able to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to define project requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Lead and support planning, execution, and delivery of technical development and retrofit projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve airframe, aerostructure, mechanical-system issues using engineering principles.
• Interact with customers to understand requirements and provide technical updates.
• Prepare and present technical documentation and status reports to leadership and customers.
• Support engineering estimates and proposals as directed by management.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Engineering analysis

Communication

Independent work

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Professional Engineer license desirable

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

The Project Engineer in the Airframe Project Engineering Team will manage airframe integration, mechanical systems, and aerostructures for MQ-1C Gray Eagle and Mojave STOL, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and program management to meet objectives. The role requires directing design changes, tracking milestones, and delivering high-quality technical solutions