Project Engineer MQ-9B International Programs Security Clearance

Position: Project Engineer MQ-9B International Programs with Security Clearance
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 opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join our MQ-9B Program Engineering group located in Poway, CA focused on development and fielding of MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian UAS for the country of India.

Under limited supervision, this Project Engineer will lead country-specific advanced airborne, ground and data infrastructure development efforts in coordination with MQ-9B Program Engineering leads and functional engineering resources. Additionally, this Project Engineer will support global strategic supplier development, proposal efforts and customer-specific capability integration as we bring the most sophisticated MQ-9B variant ever produced to India.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Leads hardware and software integration efforts for the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) flight environment.

* Leads and plans projects with diverse cross-functional engineering teams to successfully execute programs within budget and schedule.

* Develops system architectures tied to mission and performance requirements.

* Conducts and leads trade studies that results in design and architectures that meet mission needs.

* Develops, integrates and tests mission payloads, including Signals Intelligence, Communications Intelligence, Tactical Datalinks, Tactical Radios, and Anti-Submarine Warfare subsystems.

* Performs full lifecycle program execution from concept through airworthiness testing, certification and fielding.

* Actively plans, leads and participates in test events, including System Integration Lab (SIL), Ground and Flight Test phases.

* Develops and presents technical material for diverse audiences.

* Interfaces with US Government and International Customer stakeholders.

* Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.

* Troubleshoots conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination elements, and special requirements.

* Understands and applies systems engineering principles; organizes project definitions in a top-down organized system engineering approach.

* Effectively applies Concept of Operations (CONOPs) to drive physical and functional design requirements.

* Actively supports proposal development through work scope definitions, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) organization and engineering estimation.

* Works collaboratively with global suppliers to include development of work packages, contract elements and collaboration work products.

* Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on related efforts, when required.

* May lead test execution to include interfacing with US Government test agencies and test ranges.

* Provides direction to technical teams and leads moderately experienced professional staff.

* Responsible for the execution and implementation of the engineering process: design, development, integration, test and performance verification.

* Manages program schedule and resource needs.

* Leads and develops program reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR and Test Readiness reviews.

* Supports program capture and business development activities.

* Integrates and tests mission systems of varying maturity levels.

* Develops physical and functional data dissemination and data flows solutions.
* Generates airworthiness documentation and approvals, as required.

* Applies cyber security requirements including IATT and network security; interprets classification guidance, DD254s and related security related elements.

* 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.

* Performs other duties as assigned.
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 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,…