Senior Flight Simulator Project Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; Poway (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Company pension

On-site cafeterias, gyms and outdoorre

EV charging at work

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA seeks a Senior Flight and Training Simulator Project Engineer to apply innovative approaches to complex engineering problems.

You will coordinate project segments and communicate results to staff and customers, with occasional leadership of experienced professionals. The role requires a strong engineering background, communication skills, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/master's/PhD in engineering or related technical discipline with progressive experience.
• Six+ years with a bachelor's, four+ with a master's, or two+ with a PhD; equivalent experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Develops UAS Simulator solutions per customer requirements.
• Evaluates needs and problems; develops effective resolution approaches.
• Troubleshoots and repairs systems using standard engineering principles.
• Documents findings and presents results to engineering staff.
• Directs designers, technicians, and potentially junior staff.
• Represents organization on technical project issues and provides solutions.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Adheres to laws, regulations, and company procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

DoD security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Master's degree in engineering or related discipline

PhD in engineering or related discipline

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA seeks a Senior Flight and Training Simulator Project Engineer to apply innovative approaches to complex engineering problems.

You will coordinate project segments and communicate results to staff and customers, with occasional leadership of experienced professionals. The role requires a strong engineering background, communication skills, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.