Engineer VII

General Atomics

Poway, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Affirmative Action, Aircraft Piloting, Bid Packages, Bill of Materials (BOM), Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Diversity, DoD Clearance, Engineering, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Government, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Medical Conditions, Meeting Minutes, Messaging Middleware, Military, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Support, Progress Reports, Project Engineering, Proposal Writing, Requirements Management, Security Clearance, Software Engineering, Statement of Work (SOW), Status Reports, Surveillance, Systems/Internals Programming, Test Equipment, Test Fixtures, Time Management, United States Citizen, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Poway, CA
POSTED
Today
55393BR

Company:


General Atomics Aeronautical Systems


Job Summary:


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 an experienced Project Engineer to join our MQ-9B Program Engineering group located in Poway, CA focused on development and fielding of MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian UAS for the country of India.


This Project Engineer will support global strategic supplier development efforts to establish Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) as well as production of MQ-9B subsystems and components within India. In this role, the Project Engineer will play an integral role establishing indigenous MRO and production capability within India meeting contractual and strategic goals for this program.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


+ Work collaboratively with India suppliers to include development of work packages, contract elements and collaboration work products.

+ Develop supplier SOWs for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services.

+ Prepare RFP packages for suppliers.

+ Develop Product Service Agreements with suppliers.

+ Validate standardized work instructions with production.

+ Develop list of special tools, fixtures, and test equipment needed for repair work.

+ Prepares Depot Bill of Material (BOM) kits for repairs.

+ Document special processes and certification for repair work.

+ Document long lead items for System Spares, Payloads, Depot Parts and Tools.

+ Identify and document required depot training for repair work.

+ Assists in preparation of technical data package for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) production in India.

+ Prepare monthly Program Progress Status reports with IMS schedule updates.

+ Support supplier/customer meetings, take minutes and follow up action items.

+ Prepare internal program review updates.

+ Review RFI responses from international suppliers; track supplier responses and summarize key findings.

+ Assist in technology transfer and provide product engineering support.

+ Maintain production progress tracker with any new purchases.

+ Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination elements, and special requirements.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.


We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job ID#:


55393BR


Job Category:


Engineering


Travel Percentage Required:


0% - 25%


Full-Time/Part-Time:


Full-Time Salary


State:


California


Clearance Level:


Secret


Pay Range Low:


128,130


City:


Poway


Clearance Required?:


Desired


Pay Range High:


229,358


Recruitment Posting Title:


Senior Project Engineer - MQ-9B India MRO and Production


Job Qualifications:


+ 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; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

+ Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project and/or program leadership including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established project deadlines or milestones.

+ Must posses the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles; resolve unusually complex technical problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be a technical expert in one or more areas of engineering.

+ Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.

+ Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.

+ Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.

+ Able to work extended hours as required.

+ A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to a national or international engineering symposium, and invited to Chair engineering review panels as a technical expert are desirable.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.


US Citizenship Required?:


Yes


Experience Level:


Senior (8+ years)


Relocation Assistance Provided?:


No


Workstyle:


Hybrid
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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