Engineer III

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 an Avionics and Networks Project Engineer to support our Army Engineering Group in San Diego, CA. In this role you will lead multi-disciplinary teams, to architect, design, integrate, test, qualify, and rapidly field cutting-edge, complex avionics, sensors, and payload solutions into Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for the US Army customer. Your technical expertise, project and subcontractor management skills, and problem-solving skills will contribute to the development and enhancement of cutting-edge UAS technology, empowering GA-ASI to deliver innovative solutions.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Program Management and cross-functional teams to define project schedule and budget.
• Lead and coordinate requirements and architecture definition, development and integration test of hardware and software at component, subsystem, and system levels.
• Support lab, ground and flight test activities. Guide data analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action implementation activities.
• Communicate coordinate project activities with Program Management and subcontractors.
• Prepare and deliver project status and technical briefings to internal and external customers, provide Earned Value Management System (EVMS) updates.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations to communicate project progress and findings to stakeholders.
• Support Technical Publications with maintenance and flight manual development and updates.
• Support production and field issues investigation and resolution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and ensuring project success.
• Stay abreast of UAS technology advancements and industry trends, leveraging knowledge to drive innovation and enhance operational capabilities.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Observe all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• 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 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; four or more years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, two or more years of experience with a Master's degree. 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 complex technical problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be a technical expert in one or more areas of engineering.
• Proven experience in managing and executing aerospace projects, preferably in a military or defense setting.
• Strong knowledge of avionics and electrical power generation and distribution components, and subsystems.
• Experience in data networks architecture, protocols, and troubleshooting, familiarity with network security measures and protocols.
• Must be willing to work in a lab environment and have hands on experience working with test equipment.
• 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.
• Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance.

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