Job Summary 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/System Engineer within our Advanced Programs group. Under limited supervision, this Project Engineer will lead a small team to execute development projects, including concept through final design, prototype fabrication and flight test of new GA-ASI, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). In addition, this Project Engineering Supervisor may support technical development of competitive proposals for existing and new DoD customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead project engineering team to solve unusual or complex technical problems.
• Champions innovative systems engineering approaches, digital models, and sound engineering principles across multiple disciplines and can contribute to development of behavioral and/or functional capabilities at the component, subsystem, and system level
• Demonstrated proficiency in coordination across multiple engineering disciplines, including systems, mechanical, electrical, software, etc.
• Oversees team to create documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts with external suppliers
• Provides direction to design or technical staff and will lead a team of experienced professional staff.
• Responsible for the execution and implementation of the engineering process: design, development, integration, test and performance verification.
• Evaluates multi-disciplinary engineering solutions within the context of the overall system under development; and ensures that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates are completed.
• Coordinates closely with program management to create/update schedules and associated resource needs for a cross-functional engineering team.
• Leads SRR, PDR, CDR, and Test and Operation Readiness reviews.
• Manages engineering and programmatic risks at all phases of development
• Interfaces with customer contacts to ensure all requirements are being met
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
• Leads program capture and business development activities including attendance of industry days, generating of white papers, proposal technical volumes and basis of estimates and BOMs for proposal cost volumes
• Coordinates logistical elements of program execution, including but not limited to facilities, security and information technology.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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.

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; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones, with some experience in project leadership.
• Experience leading small teams of engineers to execute multidisciplinary projects.
• 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.
• Multi-tasking team player with a hands-on approach; customer-focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.

Salary:$128,130 - $229,358