General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer V

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $100K — $130K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or related field with relevant experience (4-9 years depending on degree)
  • Extensive technical expertise in engineering principles and project leadership experience
  • Ability to quickly understand and apply new concepts in dynamic environments
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and representation
  • Customer-focused with skills in innovative problem-solving and design
  • Capacity to work independently and in a team
  • Must be able to extend work hours as necessary
  • Desirable: Professional Engineering License and publications in engineering journals

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering systems by evaluating needs and resolving issues
  • Troubleshoot, analyze, and repair systems using engineering principles
  • Direct activities of designers and technicians, guiding less experienced staff
  • Develop new approaches for complex engineering challenges
  • Resolve conflicting design requirements and material needs
  • Prepare documentation and deliver technical presentations as required
  • Lead integration and flight tests of advanced unmanned systems

Benefits

  • Eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus
  • Hybrid work environment with up to 1 day remote per week
  • 401(k) with company match and company pension
  • On-site cafeterias, gyms, and recreation centers
  • Employee Recreation Association for discounted tickets to attractions
  • Free EV and Plug-In Hybrid vehicle charging during work hours
  • Team-centric work culture with growth potential
Full Job Description
Job Summary

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.

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.

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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