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(GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and advanced sensor systems.We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer in our Agile Mission Systems Special Programs group in Poway, CA. Under general direction, this position is responsible for both project and systems engineering leadership with a focus on system design and payload integration, primarily on the MQ-9A Block 1 platform in support of the SkyRange program. As part of a small, highly dynamic organization, this role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of project execution from concept through flight test, combining hands-on systems engineering with day-to-day technical project leadership.\nThis position has significant autonomy to define and execute the technical approach. The Senior Project Engineer is expected to develop designs and implement solutions to complex engineering problems with minimal oversight. Roles include management of high-level goals, constraints, and key risks, plus engineering and leading the detailed technical work needed to achieve those objectives. As a technical project leader, the Senior Project Engineer will lead cross-functional teams, drive the resolution of complex engineering issues, and act as a primary technical interface with customers and internal stakeholders.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nResponsibilities span the full lifecycle of aircraft system development and integration, from early planning and proposals to requirements definition, design lead, integration, flight test, and sustainment.\nAssess technical scope and develop plans, estimates, and schedules, and execute programs in accordance with those plans, balancing technical, cost, and schedule objectives.\nProvide systems engineering and technical management for the development, fabrication, testing, integration, and maintenance of new or existing systems on GA-ASI UAS.\nDetermine the technical objectives and solutions for advanced technical engineering problems.\nPerform system analysis, generate requirements, and develop system architectures and designs.\nDirect the activities of design or technical staff and lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.\nProvide expert guidance on conflicting design and development requirements, challenging coordination requirements, and special material requirements.\nCoordinate and interface with customers, contractors, and engineering groups assigned to projects.\nSupport the development of test plans and manage the integration, verification, and validation of systems through lab, ground, and flight test.\nDevelop and present technical material for internal and external reviews; 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