General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer IV

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $108K — $130K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or related field required.
  • 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's, 4+ years with a Master's, or 2+ years with a PhD; equivalent experience may substitute for education.
  • Strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and codes essential.
  • Proficiency in developing and communicating concepts in evolving environments.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills required.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Professional Engineering License and published work in journals are desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and interpret engineering needs and resolve issues effectively.
  • Troubleshoot, analyze, and repair systems utilizing engineering principles.
  • Direct the work of designers and technicians, guiding less experienced staff.
  • Develop new approaches for complex engineering challenges.
  • Manage conflicting design requirements and material needs.
  • Provide documentation and technical presentations as required.
  • Lead integration and flight test activities for unmanned aircraft systems.

Benefits

  • Eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
  • Opportunities for hybrid work setup based on project needs.
  • Comprehensive benefits include 401(k) with company match and a pension plan.
  • Access to on-site facilities like cafeterias, gyms, and outdoor recreation centers.
  • Complimentary tickets to various events and amusement parks at discounted rates.
  • Support for electric vehicle charging at work.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior 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). This role will work to integrate new capabilities into the Marine Corps latest and greatest 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.


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 pending project needs.
  • Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, unlimited access to discounted tickets to events and amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park at discounted rates.
  • 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 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging while at work.


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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • 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.
  • A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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