Project Engineer

$105,890 - $189,545/Yr

General Atomics - Poway, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Poway, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Project Engineer at General Atomics is responsible for leading the integration, production, and deployment of advanced payloads for MQ-9B platforms. This role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution, from design reviews to testing and customer demonstrations. The position requires a strong technical background in engineering, particularly in systems engineering principles, and the ability to manage complex engineering challenges effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own a payload as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for integration, production, procurement, and deployment support for MQ-9B platforms.
• Support design reviews, SIL events, platform integration, new customer demos, software integration, and other related activities.
• Maintain communication between GA project teams and sub-contractors/suppliers to ensure alignment on requirements and delivery schedules.
• Lead system level Qualification, Verification and Validation Testing of hardware and software, including deriving and tracking test requirements and generating Test Plans and Procedures.
• Develop and execute introduction to production plans, including production workflows, manufacturing points, production test procedures, and quality inspection plans.
• Plan, manage, and execute multi-disciplined project teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance expectations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a multi-discipline engineering team to resolve complex engineering problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or a related technical field.
• Six or more years of progressively complex software or hardware engineering experience, with at least two years in lead responsibilities.
• Previous experience in technical leadership with an emphasis on project execution and product innovation.
• Familiarity with technologies such as Payload Command and Control (C2), Radar Systems, Avionics, Electrical Systems, and more.
• Working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall software development lifecycles.
• Experience with phases of the software development lifecycle from concept development to customer support of fielded systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Product Management, Systems Engineering, System Test & Integration, Subcontractor Management, Proposal Development, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $105,890 - $189,545.
• Hybrid workstyle options.