Engineer V

Software And Systems Engineering Project Engineer

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 a Software And Systems Engineering focused 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 software infrastructure development efforts in coordination with MQ-9B Program Engineering leads and functional engineering resources.

Additionally, this Project Engineer will support proposal efforts and customer-specific capability integration as we bring the most sophisticated MQ-9B variant ever produced to India.

Leads 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

Develop software system plans and architectures tied to mission and performance requirements

Effectively applies Concept of Operations (CONOPs) to drive functional design requirements

Develop capability-level software requirements for country-specific aircraft and ground segment configurations

Plan and manage resolution to Certifiable Test Observations and Issues (CTOIs) in coordination with Software Functional Engineering leads

Conducts and leads trade studies that results in design and software and data architectures that meet mission needs

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

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

Develops 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