Lead Project Engineer, MQ-9B Payload Integration

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA seeks a Project Engineer to join the MQ-9B Payloads Programs Engineering team. You will apply innovative approaches to resolve complex aircraft integration challenges and lead or support a team on payload integration projects.

Under general directions, you will plan engineering projects, develop designs, document results, and present technical findings. This role requires strong communication and DoD clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor, master, or PhD in engineering with progressive engineering experience.
• Broad application of engineering concepts, codes, and theory.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Scope engineering and test efforts for payload integration projects.
• Lead teams on technical development projects.
• Document results and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Strong communication

Project planning

Independence

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Professional Engineering License (PE) desirable

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA seeks a Project Engineer to join the MQ-9B Payloads Programs Engineering team. You will apply innovative approaches to resolve complex aircraft integration challenges and lead or support a team on payload integration projects.

Under general directions, you will plan engineering projects, develop designs, document results, and present technical findings. This role requires strong communication and DoD clearance eligibility.