Engineer V
General Atomics
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 located in Poway, CA for a Project Engineer to support System Integration, Test and Operations team. With limited direction, serves as a senior project engineer supporting MQ-9B system integration, developmental test, and associated operations activities. Exercises considerable latitude in developing technical approaches, and practical solutions to advanced engineering problems involving system interfaces, test execution, configuration, performance, and operational requirements.
Leads or coordinates integration and test activities from planning through execution, data analysis, discrepancy resolution, and documentation of results. Works across engineering, flight operations, program management, customers, and other stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues and support achievement of program and test objectives.
Serves as a technical resource and provides guidance to less experienced engineers, designers, and technical staff. May lead a multi-disciplinary team for defined integration or test efforts and represent the Company as a primary technical contact for assigned projects, test events, customers, vendors, and regulatory stakeholders. Anticipates future test and integration needs and contributes to plans for system modifications, test capability, and process improvement.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead assigned MQ-9B integration, developmental test, operational test, and operations-support activities from strategy through execution, data assessment, issue resolution, and reporting.
- Translate program objectives, system requirements, and customer priorities into an executable integration and test strategy, including technical objectives, sequencing, dependencies, risks, resources, and decision points.
- Provide technical leadership during test execution, ensuring activities are performed in accordance with approved plans, procedures, safety requirements, configuration controls, and program objectives.
- Review and provide technical input on test plans, procedures, test cards, readiness materials, and reports; identify technical gaps, risks, conflicts, and execution concerns.
- Coordinate system-level integration across applicable air vehicles, ground control, payload, software, communications, support equipment, and operational interfaces.
- Lead test-readiness efforts and resolve technical, configuration, safety, operational, schedule, and resource issues affecting execution.
- Lead technical investigation and closure of test anomalies and discrepancies, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions, retest strategy, and verification of resolution.
- Evaluate test data and system performance against requirements and test objectives; communicate findings, risks, recommendations, and required decisions to engineering and program leadership.
- Coordinate with engineering, flight operations, quality, manufacturing, program management, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders to resolve cross-functional issues and maintain schedules.
- Serve as the technical focal point for assigned efforts; deliver technical briefings, status reports, findings, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers, designers, technicians, and other staff. May lead a team supporting defined projects, test events, or engineering work packages.
- Identify future integration, test, and operational needs; recommend system modifications, test-process improvements, and test-capability enhancements.
- Support domestic and international travel to Company test facilities, customer locations, vendor locations, and other operational sites: approximately 30% travel.
- Maintain confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, safety requirements, and Company policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Highlights Working For GA-ASI:
- This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
- This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment 1 day per week and pending project needs.
- Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, unlimited access to discounted tickets to events and amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
- Outstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.
- Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging while at work.