Easter Seals Jobs

Job Information

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies Project Engineer MQ9B New Business in Poway, California

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.

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 (up to 1 day/week remote work from home) pending project needs.

  • Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to events and amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.

  • Outstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.

We have an exciting opportunity located in Poway, CA for an experienced senior Project Engineer to join the International New Business Project Engineering team for the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Program team to work closely with the program management team(s) and support customer pursuits, identify requirements, develop program plans, support proposal activity, and facilitate technical program execution for MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAS.

This position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and coordinates technical aspects from program inception to product delivery. The position requires interface with international customer(s), foreign and domestic vendors, GA-ASI program stakeholders, and the USAF Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program office.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Determines annual and multi-year technical objectives for designated engineering systems or project(s)/program(s).

  • Represents the organization as the lead technical contact for assigned project(s)/program(s).

  • Provides leadership for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff.

  • Serves as a key team member in proposal development and program standup.

  • Act as expert consultant and advisor in identified area(s) of engineering.

  • Advises or directs the activities of assigned project(s)/program(s) to achieve technical objectives.

  • Directs and allocates technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives.

  • Develops new and/or expands existing business opportunities.

  • Must have a strong understanding of customer’s technical roadmap and liaison with functional groups to meet program objectives while monitoring budget and schedule constraints.

  • Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety.

  • Ensures compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained.

  • Participates in the planning, selection, retention, and development of the professional staff.

  • Publishes and present technical papers and abstracts and participate in internal and external technical program reviews.

  • Plans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.

  • Extensive experience leading system integration activities/teams of communications and sensor payloads on the MQ-9 variant.

  • Travel up to 25% is required to support customer meetings which will occur both in the US and OCONUS.

  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • 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.

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

46544

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; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

  • Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project and/or program leadership including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established project deadlines or milestones.

  • Must posses the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles; resolve unusually complex technical problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be a technical expert in one or more areas of engineering.

  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.

  • Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.

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

  • Able to work extended hours as required.

  • A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to a national or international engineering symposium, and invited to Chair engineering review panels as a technical expert are desirable.

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

Salary: $128,130 - $229,358 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.

DirectEmployers