Project Engineer DHS/CBP Program

Job Summary

• Become a prime point of contact between the company and the customer for all technical matters. 
• Develop an in-depth technical understanding of the entire aircraft and ground control system, which includes flight software, command and control datalinks, fuel, electrical and avionics systems, and payloads. 
• Develop detailed system requirements that will be the foundation for new or improved UAS capabilities. 
• Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules. 
• Lead all necessary engineering design reviews, e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR. 
• Provide chief technical direction to all other engineering groups within GA-ASI, ensuring company alignment of system requirements, design, and deliverables to meet customer requirements. 
• Requires a very hands-on approach to engineering system design, test, verification & validation utilizing a UAS-representative integration lab. 
• Lead troubleshooting efforts with on-site personnel to resolve technical issues in the field.  
• Will require travel to field sites to provide on-site engineering expertise as required. 

• This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (up to 1 day/week remote work from home) 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 for 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.

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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree.  May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
• Must possess:
  • Ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
  • Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.

• Internal Title: Engineer III
• Experience Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Salary
• Workstyle: Hybrid
• Pay Range Low: 84,000
• Pay Range High: 140,625
• Job Category: Engineering
• Travel Percentage Required: 0% - 25%
• Relocation Assistance Provided?: Yes
• Clearance Required?: Desired
• US Citizenship Required?: Yes
• Clearance Level: Secret
• Employee Referral Bonus Amount: 1000.00