Prototype Aircraft Project Engineer - Hybrid/Unmanned

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Adelanto (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a passionate Project Engineer for the Advanced Aircraft Engineering team to lead prototype aircraft and special projects, guiding design from concept to flight testing.

You will coordinate across structural, flight, materials, and manufacturing teams; develop requirements and cost estimates; manage risks and schedules; and present technical results to stakeholders. Hybrid work with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Degree and experience requirements as listed (Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in engineering or related field).
• Progressive engineering experience: 6+ years with a bachelor's, 4+ years with a master's, or 2+ years with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Lead aircraft product development and project leadership for prototype and special projects.
• Coordinate across structural, loads, flight, materials, manufacturing and test teams.
• Develop requirements, statements of work, and project estimates.
• Manage supplier & manufacturing coordination and design for manufacturing.
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams and manage schedules, budgets and risks.
• Prepare technical presentations and documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Composite structures

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a passionate Project Engineer for the Advanced Aircraft Engineering team to lead prototype aircraft and special projects, guiding design from concept to flight testing.

You will coordinate across structural, flight, materials, and manufacturing teams; develop requirements and cost estimates; manage risks and schedules; and present technical results to stakeholders. Hybrid work with opportunities for growth.