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.
Highlights Working For GA-ASI:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced mid-level Project Engineer to join our USMC Capabilities Development Engineering team in Poway, CA. This position supports the U.S. Marine Corps customers to provide systems engineering and technical management of the GA-ASI Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Highlights Working For GA-ASI:
- This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
- This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (up to 1 day/week remote work from home) pending project needs.
- Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to discounted tickets for amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
- Outstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.
- Free EV & Plug-In Hybrid vehicle charging during work hours.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced mid-level Project Engineer to join our USMC Capabilities Development Engineering team in Poway, CA. This position supports the U.S. Marine Corps customers to provide systems engineering and technical management of the GA-ASI Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
DUTIES & 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.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Category
Engineering
Employee Referral Eligible?
Eligible for Employee Referral
Travel Percentage Required
0% - 25%
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time Salary
State
California
Clearance Level
Secret
Pay Range Low
105,890
City
Poway
Clearance Required?
Desired
Pay Range High
189,545
Recruitment Posting Title
Project Engineer, Integration USMC Programs
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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four 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.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
- Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
- Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Able to work extended hours as required.
- A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium are desirable.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
Employee Referral Bonus Amount
1000.00
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Experience Level
Senior (8+ years)
Relocation Assistance Provided?
No
Workstyle
Hybrid
