Project Engineer - MQ-9B Software Integration

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 our MQ-9B Software Integration Engineering team in Poway, CA. This position will focus on software development projects pertaining to our MQ-9B RPA platform. This is a multi-faceted role dealing with a wide variety of skill sets and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.

Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult engineering problems. The position will include working with engineering leadership, program management, and customer representatives to develop and execute development, test, and sustainment programs for domestic and international customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Software Release Management

• Work with the Chief Engineering Office and Program Engineering Teams to fulfill the technical obligations of customer program requirements.
• Collect requirements, plan, and execute detailed development and release schedules for UAV system software releases.
• Identify all functional areas impacted by a software development effort and define all development interdependencies between functional engineering disciplines.
• Manage software development lab asset schedules to ensure all development activities receive adequate lab access time, optimizing wherever possible.
• After system software release and handover to the system test team, provide technical support as the test program progresses through all phases.
• Support the operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and developing effective and creative approaches to resolve issues.

Issue Management

• Manage incoming software problem reports from relevant development efforts, test programs, and operational sites. This includes triaging priority, assigning engineering resources, collecting status updates, and driving investigations to conclusion.
• Provide input on complex root cause investigations and be capable of presenting and discussing the investigation with more senior team members.

Engineering Leadership

• Direct activities of design or technical staff and may provide guidance to less experienced professional staff. May be responsible for directing up to ten separate functional engineering disciplines per project.

General Responsibilities

• Provide clear and concise technical documentation and presentations as required.
• Organize and lead engineering meetings with multiple stakeholders to ensure productive outcomes.
• Manage a personal workload consisting of multiple projects and execute tasks in accordance with provided priorities.
• Support engineering estimates and proposals in response to customer and program management direction.
• Maintain 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, or two or more years of experience with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, and demonstrate broad application of these concepts. A strong understanding of systems engineering concepts and theory is desired.
• Strong technical root cause analysis skills are required.
• Familiarity with, or background in, system software design, development, testing, and configuration management is desired.
• Familiarity with, or background in, networking and/or cybersecurity disciplines is desired.
• Must be able to understand new concepts quickly, apply them accurately in an evolving environment, organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases, and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to solve complex problems.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must have strong organizational skills and be able to manage and execute competing priorities.
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) and an understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) is desired.
• Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and export licenses is desired.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.