Certification Project Engineer

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 in our MQ-9B UAS group. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for systems engineering and project engineering support for the Certification Integrated Product Team. Initial focus will be overseeing and coordinating Certification documentation activities for UK Military Type Certification of a new unmanned aircraft variant currently in development.

Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Candidate must document findings, communicate results to engineering staff, and make technical presentations as required. Candidate will coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter-organization and customer contact on difficult technical issues. Candidate will provide direction to design or technical staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a member of the Certification IPT, provide systems engineering support as follows:
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Certification Verification Engineers (CVEs), Office of Airworthiness and Systems Safety Group.
• Coordinate certification efforts including drafting of compliance declaration sheets and compliance summary reports, review test plans, track and status update certification requirement verification tasks.
• Provide project engineering support in conjunction with the program management as follows:
• Drive tasks to milestones and due dates to keep certification on-track and ensure management awareness of task summaries, schedule status, budget status, and technical issues as needed.
• Represent the Cert IPT at internal and external technical meetings.
• Coordinate with functional design engineers from various technical areas to solve relevant certification issues and keep certification efforts on track and within program scope.
• Coordinate meetings and technical reviews with responsible design engineers and subcontractors.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform 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.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree or master's degree 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 bachelor's degree or two or more years of experience with a master's degree.
• 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.
• Background in aviation qualification and certification is desired.
• Experience with FAA Regulations and/or MIL Specifications desired.
• Experience with critical thinking and creative problem solving in a fast paced environment is desired.
• Must possess the 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 verbal/written 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.
• Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management (EVM) is desired.
• Able to work extended hours and to travel to flight test facilities in Southern California and Arizona as required.