Senior Project Engineer – USMC UAS Integration

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

Benefits offered by this job

ICP bonus

Hybrid work environment

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

On-site facilities and fitness centers

Discounted tickets to events

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in unmanned aircraft and advanced surveillance systems, seeking a Senior Project Engineer for the USMC Capabilities Development Engineering team in Poway, CA.

The role supports UAS engineering and technical management, integrating new capabilities for Marine Corps platforms. Responsibilities include lifecycle program execution, IMS/BOM/BOE support for proposals, and leading a project team.

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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a thorough 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 develop and communicate new concepts; 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 strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
• Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

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.
• Directs the activities of designers, technicians and may direct the activities of less experienced professional staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.
• Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects.
• Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Supports the development of project plans, including Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Bills of Material (BOM) and Basis of Estimation (BOE) for labor hours and deliverables to be included in a proposal response.
• Leads integration and flight test activities for a range of advanced capabilities into unmanned aircraft and related systems.
• Full lifecycle program execution from concept through airworthiness testing, certification, and fielding.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Documentation

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering

Masters degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in unmanned aircraft and advanced surveillance systems, seeking a Senior Project Engineer for the USMC Capabilities Development Engineering team in Poway, CA.

The role supports UAS engineering and technical management, integrating new capabilities for Marine Corps platforms. Responsibilities include lifecycle program execution, IMS/BOM/BOE support for proposals, and leading a project team.