MQ-9A Aircraft Engineer

Until 9/17/2026 First posted May 29, 2026 Last posted July 19, 2026
Job description
General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a MQ-9A support engineer at MCAS Cherry Point in North Carolina.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for providing on-site expertise in identifying issues, troubleshooting steps, and resolving questions beyond standard maintenance procedures and documentation available to the Fleet.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with the GA-ASI MQ-9A Engineering team in Poway, CA and with NAVAIR/USMC MQ-9A personnel at MCAS.
  • Interact on technical matters with MQ-9A fleet personnel, NAVAIR engineers, and the GA-ASI Engineering disciplines in Poway CA on a daily basis. Technical matters include but are not limited to: MQ-9 airframe, propulsion, electrical system, software, data links, and ground control segment. 
  • May assume technical and engineering responsibility of the success of an identifiable project.
  • Directs activities of design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • 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.

 
About this role

Summary

Provide on-site expertise troubleshooting MQ-9A aircraft systems and supporting technical team.

Job title

MQ-9A Aircraft Engineer

Experience level

null

Industry

defense

Location requirements

On-site at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, with some remote interaction.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

systems integrationtroubleshootingairframepropulsionelectrical systemsoftwaredata linksground control

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

aircraftsystems integrationtroubleshootingground control
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

MCAS Cherry Point, Havelock, NC, USA

On-site City