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 leading weapons integration efforts from cradle to grave across GA-ASI unmanned platforms as a Project Engineer in our Agile Mission Systems (AMS) group.  Develop solutions to real world problems tied directly to current events and get to see your effort have immediate impacts for the warfighter.  Along with integration the team owns and provides solutions across the Stores Management System including pylons, launchers, electrical systems, control computers, and provides input into targeting solutions and kill chain development to support weapons effects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a group of varied engineering functions developing solutions to enable carriage and release of munitions and Air Launched Effects (ALEs)
• Responsible for program technical decisions as the system architect
• Support all test phases including live fire events and system troubleshooting as the program’s subject matter expert
• Opportunity to join in on proposals and white-paper development creating novel solutions for requests directly from the warfighter and future capabilities/platforms envisioned by a forward-thinking executive management team
• Interface with operators/end-user, executive management, program management, acquisition customer, vendors, engineering teams, and flight operations to field new capabilities
• Lead, develop, and present material at technical meetings and design reviews
• Project Engineering duties also consist of leading the development of program plans, estimates, schedules, system & sub-system requirements, system & sub-system test plans, technical orders, operator training, and sustainment activities

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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD.  May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates an 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 are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to travel to support program and test events (up to 25%)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required
• DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience integrating weapons, payloads, or avionics onto aircraft
  • Experience with weapon or tactical datalinks
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-1553 and logical Interface Control Documents
  • Software programming or embedded systems experience (familiarity with C++, MATLAB, Python, PERL scripting, etc.)
  • Candidate ideally also has previous project management experience