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(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.With limited direction, this Project Engineering position provides system-level technical leadership and technical project management for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle platform across the air vehicle, ground control station, datalinks, payloads, mission systems, and production. The Project Engineer works in the Gray Eagle Platform Engineering group and partners closely with the Systems Engineering and Software Integration organizations to ensure platform needs are met and technical decisions are executed effectively.\nAssignments are typically defined in terms of broad objectives and anticipated results. This position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical approaches, anticipating future platform needs, and driving practical, innovative solutions that support current U.S. Army efforts and emerging international pursuits. The Project Engineer documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff and management, prepares and delivers technical presentations, and may represent the organization as a prime technical contact on small to medium projects or platform upgrades. 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