Lead Project Engineer, Tactical Data Link Systems

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 128,130 - 229,358; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Project Engineer for its Agile Mission Systems team in Poway, California. This role focuses on leading Tactical Data Link solutions and requires expertise in multi-disciplinary engineering. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and significant experience in project management and communications systems. The position offers a full-time salary ranging from $128,130 to $229,358. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree plus at least 15 years of experience in engineering.
• Proven ability to apply engineering principles in dynamic environments.
• Direct experience with tactical data link networks such as Link 16, SATCOM.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to design and integrate mission systems.
• Represent technical architecture for data link networks.
• Engage customers and ensure technical solutions align with their needs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical problem resolution

Communication skills

Team management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Master's degree or PhD in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Link 16

SATCOM

UHF

VHF

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Project Engineer for its Agile Mission Systems team in Poway, California. This role focuses on leading Tactical Data Link solutions and requires expertise in multi-disciplinary engineering. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and significant experience in project management and communications systems. The position offers a full-time salary ranging from $128,130 to $229,358. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.