Senior Software Systems Project Engineer International Programs

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 SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

• 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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates a detailed and 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
• Must possess:
  • The ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professional.
  • Capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
  • Must be customer focused.
  • Able to work on a self- initiated basis or in a team environment.
  • Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium, and invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel are desirable.