Project Engineer Platform Sustainment

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,080 - 141,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus

401(k) with company match

Company pension

Onsite cafeterias and gyms

Discounted amusement park tickets

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems in Poway, California is seeking a Staff Engineer to join the Platform Sustainment Project Engineering team. This position involves tackling a range of engineering problems, making technical presentations, and coordinating engineering support for CLS customers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, effective communication skills, and the ability to lead teams. Compensation includes a salary range of $81,080 – $141,650 and exceptional benefits.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately.

Responsibilities

• Supports operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs.
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs systems in assigned area.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical presentations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree or PhD in engineering

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 staff level position for our Platform Sustainment (CLS) Project Engineering team in Poway, California. 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. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. The role documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff, and makes technical presentations as required. The engineer may coordinate segments of a specific project, has frequent inter‑organization and customer contact on difficult technical issues, provides direction to design or technical staff, and may lead less experienced professional staff. This position will primarily provide reach‑back engineering support for our CLS customers. Items supported include servos, engine tear‑downs and build‑ups, battery repairs, general use questions, and more. The role will demonstrate and mature a variety of engineering principles from multiple disciplines and may travel to USAF locations to provide in‑person support on a limited basis inside the continental United States.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and develops effective approaches to resolving those issues.
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• Directs 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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, onsite cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, unlimited access to discounted tickets for amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
• Outstanding work environment: team‑centric, values and respects all contributors, great growth potential within GA‑ASI project engineering and GA‑ASI as a whole.

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

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s 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 bachelor’s degree or two or more years of experience with a master’s 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.

Compensation

Job Type: Full‑Time Salary

Salary range: 81,080 – 141,650