Engineer VI

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 Engineering supervisor in the MQ‐1C Avionics and Electrical Power Project Engineering group within the ASI Division located in Poway, CA.

The successful applicant would supervise a team of project engineers supporting the development and sustainment activities for the Gray Eagle and Mojave STOL platforms. This position combines technical leadership, personnel development, project planning and execution coordination, and cross-functional problem solving.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct activities of project and functional engineering staff from project inception through completion to attain technical, quality, business, and financial objectives.
• Contribute to the development of annual and long-term objectives and technical decisions with significant impacts on the project and program cost and schedule.
• Prepare estimates and contribute to the preparation of proposals, Statements of Work, technical requirements and specifications, budgets, and terms and conditions of contracts.
• Plan and guide the development and implementation of engineering solutions including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety.
• Effectively coordinate and communicate with management, customers, suppliers, and business partners. Act as primary contact for engineering activities.
• Provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff.
• Coordinate development and issue resolution efforts with other teams – Systems Engineering, Software, Propulsion, Fuel, Landing Gear, Airframe, and System Test.
• Plan, coordinate and support lab, ground, and flight test activities.
• Support flight and maintenance manuals development.
• Plan for product improvement based on new developments in engineering technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• 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.

• 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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education. 
• Demonstrates detailed and 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 to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Background in avionics integration and testing preferred.
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
• Able to work extended hours as required.