{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"346783bd5fcf3bec02f186fd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/346783bd5fcf3bec02f186fd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/346783bd5fcf3bec02f186fd","title":"Project Engineer MQ-9B Software Integration","description":"Job Summary\r\nGeneral 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.\r\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join our MQ-9B Engineering team in Poway, CA. This position will focus on software development projects pertaining to our MQ-9B RPA platform. This is a multi-faceted role dealing with a wide variety of skill sets and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.\r\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\r\nSoftware Release Management\r\n\r\nWork with the Chief Engineering Office and Program Engineering Teams to fulfill the technical obligations of customer program requirements.\r\nCollect requirements, plan, and execute detailed development and release schedules for UAV system software releases.\r\nIdentify all functional areas impacted by a software development effort and define all development interdependencies between functional engineering disciplines.\r\nManage software development lab asset schedules to ensure all development activities receive adequate lab access time, optimizing wherever possible.\r\nAfter system software release and handover to the system test team, provide technical support as the test program progresses through all phases.\r\nSupport the operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and developing effective and creative approaches to resolve issues.\r\n\r\nIssue Management\r\n\r\nManage incoming software problem reports from relevant development efforts, test programs, and operational sites. This includes triaging priority, assigning engineering resources, collecting status updates, and driving investigations to conclusion.\r\nEvaluate SME analysis of root cause investigation summaries and ensure the completeness and accuracy of investigations.\r\n\r\nEngineering Leadership\r\n\r\nDirect activities of design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff. May be responsible for directing up to ten separate functional engineering disciplines per project.\r\nMay be assigned dedicated oversight of a particular functional engineering area, working with the leadership of that team to perform detailed product planning. Planning aspects may include staffing management and allocation across enterprise demands, detailed design oversight, and future roadmap planning.\r\n\r\nGeneral Responsibilities\r\n\r\nProvide clear and concise technical documentation and presentations as required.\r\nOrganize and lead engineering meetings with multiple stakeholders to ensure productive outcomes.\r\nManage a personal workload consisting of multiple projects and execute tasks in accordance with provided priorities.\r\nManage engineering estimates and proposals in response to customer and program management direction.\r\nMaintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\r\nObserve all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.\r\nWork in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\r\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\r\n\r\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\r\nJob Category\r\nEngineering\r\nTravel Percentage Required\r\n0% - 25%\r\nFull-Time/Part-Time\r\nFull-Time Salary\r\nState\r\nCalifornia\r\nClearance Level\r\nSecret\r\nPay Range Low\r\n105,890\r\nCity\r\nPoway\r\nClearance Required?\r\nDesired\r\nPay Range High\r\n189,545\r\nRecruitment Posting Title\r\nProject Engineer MQ-9B Software Integration\r\nJob Qualifications\r\n\r\nTypically 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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\r\nMust have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, and demonstrate broad application of these concepts. A strong understanding of systems engineering concepts and theory is desired.\r\nStrong technical root cause analysis skills are required.\r\nFamiliarity with, or background in, system software design, development, testing, and configuration management is desired.\r\nFamiliarity with, or background in, networking and/or cybersecurity disciplines is desired.\r\nMust be able to understand new concepts quickly, apply them accurately in 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 solve complex problems.\r\nMust have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.\r\nMust have strong organizational skills and be able to manage and execute competing priorities.\r\nExperience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) and an understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) is desired.\r\nExperience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and export licenses is desired.\r\nAble to work extended hours as required.\r\nAble to travel domestically and internationally as required.\r\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.\r\n\r\nUS Citizenship Required?\r\nYes\r\nExperience Level\r\nSenior (8+ years)\r\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\r\nYes\r\nWorkstyle\r\nHybrid","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-21T04:25:44.246Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Engineer MQ-9B Software Integration","description":"Job Summary\r\nGeneral 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.\r\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join our MQ-9B Engineering team in Poway, CA. This position will focus on software development projects pertaining to our MQ-9B RPA platform. This is a multi-faceted role dealing with a wide variety of skill sets and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.\r\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\r\nSoftware Release Management\r\n\r\nWork with the Chief Engineering Office and Program Engineering Teams to fulfill the technical obligations of customer program requirements.\r\nCollect requirements, plan, and execute detailed development and release schedules for UAV system software releases.\r\nIdentify all functional areas impacted by a software development effort and define all development interdependencies between functional engineering disciplines.\r\nManage software development lab asset schedules to ensure all development activities receive adequate lab access time, optimizing wherever possible.\r\nAfter system software release and handover to the system test team, provide technical support as the test program progresses through all phases.\r\nSupport the operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and developing effective and creative approaches to resolve issues.\r\n\r\nIssue Management\r\n\r\nManage incoming software problem reports from relevant development efforts, test programs, and operational sites. This includes triaging priority, assigning engineering resources, collecting status updates, and driving investigations to conclusion.\r\nEvaluate SME analysis of root cause investigation summaries and ensure the completeness and accuracy of investigations.\r\n\r\nEngineering Leadership\r\n\r\nDirect activities of design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff. May be responsible for directing up to ten separate functional engineering disciplines per project.\r\nMay be assigned dedicated oversight of a particular functional engineering area, working with the leadership of that team to perform detailed product planning. Planning aspects may include staffing management and allocation across enterprise demands, detailed design oversight, and future roadmap planning.\r\n\r\nGeneral Responsibilities\r\n\r\nProvide clear and concise technical documentation and presentations as required.\r\nOrganize and lead engineering meetings with multiple stakeholders to ensure productive outcomes.\r\nManage a personal workload consisting of multiple projects and execute tasks in accordance with provided priorities.\r\nManage engineering estimates and proposals in response to customer and program management direction.\r\nMaintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\r\nObserve all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.\r\nWork in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\r\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\r\n\r\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\r\nJob Category\r\nEngineering\r\nTravel Percentage Required\r\n0% - 25%\r\nFull-Time/Part-Time\r\nFull-Time Salary\r\nState\r\nCalifornia\r\nClearance Level\r\nSecret\r\nPay Range Low\r\n105,890\r\nCity\r\nPoway\r\nClearance Required?\r\nDesired\r\nPay Range High\r\n189,545\r\nRecruitment Posting Title\r\nProject Engineer MQ-9B Software Integration\r\nJob Qualifications\r\n\r\nTypically 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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\r\nMust have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, and demonstrate broad application of these concepts. A strong understanding of systems engineering concepts and theory is desired.\r\nStrong technical root cause analysis skills are required.\r\nFamiliarity with, or background in, system software design, development, testing, and configuration management is desired.\r\nFamiliarity with, or background in, networking and/or cybersecurity disciplines is desired.\r\nMust be able to understand new concepts quickly, apply them accurately in 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 solve complex problems.\r\nMust have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.\r\nMust have strong organizational skills and be able to manage and execute competing priorities.\r\nExperience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) and an understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) is desired.\r\nExperience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and export licenses is desired.\r\nAble to work extended hours as required.\r\nAble to travel domestically and internationally as required.\r\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.\r\n\r\nUS Citizenship Required?\r\nYes\r\nExperience Level\r\nSenior (8+ years)\r\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\r\nYes\r\nWorkstyle\r\nHybrid","datePosted":"2026-04-21T04:25:44.246Z","dateModified":"2026-04-21T04:25:44.246Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"General Atomics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Poway","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"346783bd5fcf3bec02f186fd"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/346783bd5fcf3bec02f186fd"}}