Senior Project Engineer, DHS UAS (MQ-9) – Hybrid

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICP bonus

Hybrid work environment (up to 1 day/週

Excellent benefits (401(k), pension, –

On-site facilities and recreation

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for our DHS engineering team in Poway, CA.

You will provide systems engineering and technical management for MQ9A and MQ9B UAS, serving as the primary technical liaison with the customer and shaping architecture across flight software, datalinks, avionics and payloads. In this role you will develop requirements, plans and schedules, lead SRR/PDR/CDR reviews, and guide multiple engineering groups to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Professional Engineering License desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Strong communication, documentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Become the prime point of contact between the company and the customer for all technical matters.
• Develop an in-depth technical understanding of the aircraft and ground control system including flight software, datalinks, fuel, electrical and avionics systems, and payloads.
• Develop detailed system requirements for new or improved UAS capabilities.
• Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules.
• Lead all engineering design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Provide chief technical direction to all engineering groups to align requirements, design and deliverables with customer needs.
• Hands-on engineering system design, testing, verification & validation in a UAS lab.
• Lead troubleshooting with on-site personnel and resolve technical issues in the field.
• Will require travel to field sites to provide on-site engineering expertise.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for our DHS engineering team in Poway, CA.

You will provide systems engineering and technical management for MQ9A and MQ9B UAS, serving as the primary technical liaison with the customer and shaping architecture across flight software, datalinks, avionics and payloads. In this role you will develop requirements, plans and schedules, lead SRR/PDR/CDR reviews, and guide multiple engineering groups to