Senior Software Systems Project Engineer International Programs

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 Software and Systems Engineering focused 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.

Under limited supervision, this Project Engineer will lead country-specific advanced airborne, ground and data software infrastructure development efforts in coordination with MQ-9B Program Engineering leads and functional engineering resources.

Additionally, this Project Engineer will support proposal efforts and customer-specific capability integration as we bring the most sophisticated MQ-9B variant ever produced to India.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads software integration efforts for the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) flight environment
• Leads and plans projects with diverse cross-functional engineering teams to successfully execute programs within budget and schedule
• Develop software system plans and architectures tied to mission and performance requirements
• Effectively applies Concept of Operations (CONOPs) to drive functional design requirements
• Develop capability-level software requirements for country-specific aircraft and ground segment configurations
• Plan and manage resolution to Certifiable Test Observations and Issues (CTOIs) in coordination with Software Functional Engineering leads
• Conducts and leads trade studies that results in design and software and data architectures that meet mission needs
• Performs full lifecycle program execution from concept through airworthiness testing, certification and fielding
• Actively plans, leads and participates in test events, including System Integration Lab (SIL), Ground and Flight Test phases
• Develops and presents technical material for diverse audiences
• Interfaces with US Government and International Customer stakeholders
• Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems
• Troubleshoots conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination elements, and special requirements
• Understands and applies systems engineering principles; organizes project definitions in a top-down organized system engineering approach
• Responsible for the execution and implementation of the engineering process: design, development, integration, test and performance verification
• Manages program schedule and resource needs
• Leads and develops program reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR and Test Readiness reviews
• Develops functional data dissemination and data flows solutions 
• Generates airworthiness documentation and approvals, as required
• Applies cyber security requirements including IATT and network security; interprets classification guidance, DD254s and related security related elements
• 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
• Performs 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.