Job Description

Job Summary

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 within our US Marine Corps engineering group.  This position supports the fleet of USMC MQ-9A aircraft, including systems at domestic and overseas sites.  This engineer provides hands-on technical support for fleet training exercises, and maintenance and troubleshooting efforts.  This engineer also provides technical reach back support to the customer, interfacing with GA-ASI and customer functional engineering teams as needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represents GA-ASI at customer training events, will be the primary focal point for real time technical support, to ensure mission readiness of GA aircraft systems
• Manages sustainment of deployed aircraft and ground systems, leading on-site maintenance and troubleshooting activities
• Supports information requests from partners, including customer engineering and executive leadership
• Contributes to technical trade studies that feed into long range planning of system configuration, and technology roadmap
• Interfaces with GA functional engineering teams in support of technical investigations
• Produces engineering estimates to support new business creation activities
• 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.

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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree.  May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
• Must have hands on experience with GA-ASI aircraft systems, in particular, experience with avionics and aircraft maintenance.
• Must have a solid understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, and  experience applying those in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to manage a schedule and track multiple milestones and deliveries.
• Must have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, to include leading a team of engineers.
• Able to work extended hours and travel, to include international sites, as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required