Project Engineer

54847BR Project Engineer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Poway California 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 a Project Engineer to join our Agile Mission Systems (AMS) team here in San Diego in support of the Radar Production Project Engineering team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

With limited direction, provide leadership, direction, and guidance to a multi-discipline engineering team by determining technical objectives and/or solutions to resolve highly technical and complex engineering problems across development, manufacturing, and sustainment programs. Manage and execute complex cross-functional projects involving software and hardware components to cost, schedule, and performance expectations. Lead system level Qualification, Verification and Validation Testing of hardware and software with emphasis placed on deriving & tracking test requirements, generation of system level Test Plans and Procedures, conducting Lab/Ground/Flight testing. Quickly grasp and understand the full scope of radar integration activities and come up to speed quickly in new areas. Take on high-level problems and recommend a technical path forward. Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving, root cause analysis and drawing change procedures. Strong ability to collaborate and draw support and guidance from senior engineering staff and program management offices. Other duties as assigned or required. 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; 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. Must have previous experience in technical leadership with an emphasis on project execution as well as product innovation. Must have a working knowledge of System Engineering concepts, Root Cause Analysis, Top - Down system requirements and Bottom - Up test methodology. Must have excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills. Must be able to distill complex engineering topics into concise presentation materials, and present effectively to customers, internal stakeholders, and Sr. management. Desired to possess a working knowledge embedded systems, test and verification techniques, and manufacturing engineering principles and concepts. Candidate is desired to have experience with Project Management, Systems Engineering, System Test & Integration, Subcontractor Management, Proposal Development, Basis of Estimation, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS); Commercial and/or DOD Product development, Cyber/AT/Security best practices. Familiarity with system administration tools such as LINUX/UNIX, PetaLinux, Windows operating systems. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance level or above is required. Job Category Engineering Experience Level Senior (8+ years) Workstyle Onsite Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Pay Range Low 105,890 Pay Range High 189,545 Travel Percentage Required 0% - 25% Relocation Assistance Provided? No US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret