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General Atomics

Poway, CA

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SKILLS
Affirmative Action, Aircraft Engineering, Aircraft Piloting, Amusement Parks, Business Support, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Relations, Diversity, DoD Clearance, Engineering, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Government, ICP, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Marine Engineering, Medical Conditions, Messaging Middleware, Military, Operations Processes, Procedure Development, Project Engineering, Recreation, Regulations, Release Management/Engineering, Safari Browser, Safety/Work Safety, Security Clearance, Software Administration, Software Engineering, Surveillance, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, Trade Studies, United States Citizen, United States Marine Corps (USMC), Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Poway, CA
POSTED
3 days ago
54445BR

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 a Project Engineer within our US Marine Corps engineering group. This position supports the US Marine Corps Expeditionary Forces, and their fleet of MQ-9 aircraft. This engineer leads engineering activities, including managing software sustainment releases, performing trade studies for configuration improvements, and supporting field troubleshooting efforts. This engineer provides technical reach-back support, interfacing daily with customer entities, with occasional travel to domestic and overseas sites.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


+ Represents GA-ASI to USMC customers will be the primary focal point for real time technical support, to ensure mission readiness of GA aircraft systems.

+ Manage sustainment of deployed aircraft and ground systems, leading on-site maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

+ Supports information requests from partners, including customer engineering and executive leadership.

+ Contributes to technical trade studies that feed into long range planning of system configuration, and technology roadmap.

+ Interfaces with GA functional engineering teams in support of technical investigations.

+ Produces engineering estimates to support new business creation activities.

+ 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.


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 pending project needs.

+ Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to events and amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park at discounted rates.

+ 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.


Job ID#:


54445BR


Job Category:


Engineering


Travel Percentage Required:


0% - 25%


Full-Time/Part-Time:


Full-Time Salary


State:


California


Clearance Level:


Secret


Pay Range Low:


116,480


City:


Poway


Clearance Required?:


Desired


Pay Range High:


208,505


Recruitment Posting Title:


Project Engineer - USMC


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; 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 a 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.

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

+ Able to work extended hours and travel as required.

+ A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium, and invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel 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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