Project Engineer MQ-9B Germany Program

Project Engineer MQ-9B Germany Program at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

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 Project Engineer to join the MQ‑9B International Programs Engineering team in support of an international MQ‑9B acquisition program. With consultative direction, this position is responsible for contributing to the planning, managing, and technical aspects of the program.

• This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment.
• Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on‑site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives discounted 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.
• Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging.

• Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including resource requirements, integration, configuration, testing, documentation, and export compliance.
• Collaborate with professional staff for assigned project(s)/program(s) to achieve technical objectives.
• Liaison with functional groups to develop and resolve integration solutions to meet program objectives while monitoring budget and schedule constraints.
• Serves as a key team member and may represent the organization, project, or program as a technical contact for the engineering team.
• Determines annual and multi‑year technical objectives for designated engineering systems or project(s)/program(s).
• Participate in internal and external technical program reviews.
• Plan for future applications of solutions based on IRAD activity and new developments in engineering technology.
• Travel up to 25% is required to support meetings which will occur both in the US and OCONUS.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s 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 bachelor’s degree, ten or more years of experience with a master’s 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 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…