Project Engineer MQ 9B Navy COCO Program

Job description

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 discounted tickets for 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 Project Engineer.

This position supports the MQ-9B U.S. Navy (USN) COCO Project Engineering team, providing systems engineering on GA-ASI, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude for initiating and developing designs, procedures, techniques, and solution to resolving advanced technical engineering problems.

Assignments are normally outlined in terms of broad specifications, objectives, possible results anticipated and critical reference points requiring special attention.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Develops innovative but practical solutions to advanced technical problems in engineering.
+ Provides focal point for technical communication within the Company management and may represent the Company as the prime technical contact to customers and/or government regulatory agencies.
+ Presents report(s) at engineering meetings, participates in program reviews and consults on problems.
+ Provides expert guidance and consulting to other staff members working on difficult engineering problems.
+ Anticipates future engineering needs and the modifications required to accomplish a technical goal.
+ Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring novel and highly creative approaches drawing on advanced engineering concepts.
+ May assume technical and engineering responsibility of the success of an identifiable project.
+ Directs activities of design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
+ 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.
+ Work with domestic and foreign customers to develop and execute COCO requirements.
+ Travel to foreign and domestic destinations will be required to support our COCO sites.

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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven 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 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 to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.
+ Capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
+ Must be customer focused and able to work on a self- initiated basis or in a team environment.
+ Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
+ A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium, and invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel are desirable.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

**Salary:** $116,480 - $208,505 **Travel Percentage Required** 0 - 25 **Relocation Assistance Provided** Not Provided **US Citizenship Required?** Yes **Clearance Required?** Desired **Clearance Level** Senior (8+ years) **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.

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