Project Engineer Japan Program Supervisor

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 experienced Supervisor, Project Engineer to join the Japan Project Engineering team for the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Program team to work closely with the program management team(s) and support customer pursuits, identify requirements, develop program plans, support proposal activity, and facilitate technical program execution for MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAS.

This position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and coordinates technical aspects from program inception to product delivery. The position requires interface with international customer(s), foreign and domestic vendors, GA-ASI program stakeholders, and the USAF Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program office.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety.
• Advises or directs the activities of professional staff for assigned project(s)/program(s) to achieve technical objectives.
• Must be able to liaison with functional groups 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.
• Coordinate with engineering teams as trusted technical liaison, leading teams of communications, ground systems, and sensor payload SMEs to develop and resolve integration solutions.
• 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 the 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 and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Travel up to 25% is required to support meetings which will occur both in the US and OCONUS.
• 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; 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.
• A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium are desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.