Project Engineer MQ-9 COCO Program

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICP bonus

Hybrid work environment

On-site facilities

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, seeks an experienced lead Project Engineer to support the MQ-9 International COCO Project Engineering team with systems engineering on GA-ASI UAS.

The role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and the ability to communicate with customers and government agencies. With hybrid work pending project needs, you will guide technical teams, present at reviews, and drive innovative yet practical solutions while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Requires engineering degree with progressive experience and leadership in projects.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops innovative but practical solutions and leads teams of engineers.
• Serves as prime technical contact to customers and government agencies.
• Leads program reviews and consults on technical problems.
• Provides expert guidance to staff and anticipates future engineering needs.
• Directs activities of design or technical staff and ensures confidentiality.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

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. We have an exciting opportunity located in Poway, CA for an experienced lead Project Engineer. This position supports the MQ-9 International COCO Project Engineering team, providing systems engineering on GA-ASI, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude for initiating and developing designs, procedures, techniques, and solution to resolving advanced technical engineering problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of broad specifications, objectives, possible results anticipated and critical reference points requiring special attention.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops innovative but practical solutions to advanced technical problems in engineering and leads teams of engineers.
• Provides focal point for technical communication within the Company management and will represent the Company as the prime technical contact to customers and/or government regulatory agencies.
• Presents report(s) at engineering meetings, leads program reviews and consults on technical problems.
• Provides expert guidance and consulting to other staff members working on difficult engineering problems.
• Anticipates future engineering needs and the modifications required to accomplish a technical goal.
• Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring novel and highly creative approaches drawing on advanced engineering concepts.
• May assume technical and engineering responsibility of the success of an identifiable project.
• Directs activities of design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs 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.
• Work with domestic and foreign customers to develop and execute COCO requirements.
• Travel to foreign and domestic destinations will be required to support our COCO sites.

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

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 pending project needs.
• Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, unlimited access discounted tickets to events and amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park at discounted rates.
• Outstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.
• Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging while at work.

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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals. Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium are desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 105,890 - 189,545