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 Staff Project Engineer in our Aircraft Systems group in San Diego, CA. Under general directions with limited review, this position is responsible for technical and project leadership with a focus on system design and payload integration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide systems engineering and technical management for the development, fabrication, testing, integration, and maintenance of new or existing systems on GA-ASI, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS).

• Perform system analysis, generate requirements, and develop system architecture and designs.

• Provide direction to design or technical staff while collaborating with program management and other functional areas.

• Support the development of test plans and manage the integration, verification, and validation of systems through flight test

• Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, project coordination difficulties, and on-site integration and testing concerns

• Assess technical scope and develop plans, proposals, estimates, and schedules and execute programs in accordance with those plans.

• Coordinate and interface with customers, contractors, and engineering groups assigned to projects.

• Summarize and report weekly/monthly project status as well as effectively document and communicate project delays or issues with team members.

• Represent the organization at technical reviews, meetings, and system level integrations

• Additional duties include the development and presentation of technical material for review, presentation of reports at engineering meetings, participation in program reviews and consultation on problems.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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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.

• Demonstrates extensive technical expertise through 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.

• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment; apply them accurately; 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 be able to formulate plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.

• Must have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.

• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self- initiated basis, independently and in a team environment.

• Must have ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.

• Must have ability to direct system-level design through interconnects and interface control documentation.

• Payload Integration, Software, Datalinks, and Computer Networking experience is a plus.

• Able to work extended hours as required and travel as required (25%)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Salary: $98,100 - $171,398 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Hybrid

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.