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 an experienced 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 infrastructure development efforts in coordination with MQ-9B Program Engineering leads and functional engineering resources.

Additionally, this Project Engineer will support global strategic supplier development, proposal efforts and customer-specific capability integration as we bring the most sophisticated MQ-9B variant ever produced to India.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Leads hardware and software integration efforts for the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) flight environmentLeads and plans projects with diverse cross-functional engineering teams to successfully execute programs within budget and scheduleDevelops system architectures tied to mission and performance requirementsConducts and leads trade studies that results in design and architectures that meet mission needsPerforms full lifecycle program execution from concept through airworthiness testing, certification and fieldingActively plans, leads and participates in test events, including System Integration Lab (SIL), Ground and Flight Test phasesDevelops and presents technical material for diverse audiencesInterfaces with US Government and International Customer stakeholdersDevises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problemsTroubleshoots conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination elements, and special requirementsUnderstands and applies systems engineering principles; organizes project definitions in a top-down organized system engineering approachEffectively applies Concept of Operations (CONOPs) to drive physical and functional design requirementsActively supports proposal development through work scope definitions, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) organization and engineering estimationWorks collaboratively with global suppliers to include development of work packages, contract elements and collaboration work productsRepresents the organization as the prime technical contact on related efforts, when requiredProvides direction to technical teams and leads moderately experienced professional staffResponsible for the execution and implementation of the engineering process: design, development, integration, test and performance verificationManages program schedule and resource needsLeads and develops program reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR and Test Readiness reviewsSupports program capture and business development activitiesIntegrates and tests mission systems of varying maturity levelsDevelops physical and functional data dissemination and data flows solutions Generates airworthiness documentation and approvals, as requiredApplies cyber security requirements including IATT and network security; interprets classification guidance, DD254s and related security related elementsResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the CompanyExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practicesPerforms other duties as assigned
 We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.