Project Engineer Netherlands MQ-9A FMS Programs

$116,480 - $208,505/Yr

General Atomics - Poway, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Remote - Poway, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Project Engineer for the Netherlands MQ-9A FMS Programs at General Atomics is responsible for leading engineering solutions from inception to delivery, ensuring compliance with technical objectives and customer requirements. This role involves collaboration with international customers, program management teams, and various stakeholders to facilitate technical program execution and support customer pursuits. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solutions including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration, and compliance and safety.
• Advises or directs the activities of assigned projects/programs to achieve technical objectives.
• Directs and allocates technical resources and professional staff to achieve program objectives.
• Serves as a key team member in proposal development and program standup.
• Liaises with functional groups to meet program objectives while monitoring budget and schedule constraints.
• Represents the organization and program as an engineering technical contact.
• Provides leadership for a project/program and guidance to less experienced professional staff.
• Coordinates troubleshooting, analysis, and repair guidance for fielded customer equipment.
• Determines annual and multi-year technical objectives for designated engineering systems or projects/programs.
• Publishes and presents technical papers and participates in internal and external technical program reviews.
• Plans for future applications of solutions based on IRAD activity and new developments in engineering technology.

Requirements

• 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.
• Twelve or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, ten or more years with a master's degree, or seven or more years with a PhD.
• Demonstrates detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, and government representatives.
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Must be customer-focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineering License
• Original works published in professional engineering journals
• Invited to present original works at engineering symposiums
• Participation on an engineering review panel

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Company pension
• On-site cafeterias
• Gyms and outdoor recreation centers
• Employee Recreation Association (ERA) with access to discounted tickets for amusement parks