{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"80d9f74dc2bc170a1d1c5fc3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/80d9f74dc2bc170a1d1c5fc3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/80d9f74dc2bc170a1d1c5fc3","title":"Gray Eagle Project Engineer","description":"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.\n\nWith 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. The position also provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nProvides senior technical leadership and project engineering for the MQ‑1C Gray Eagle platform across the aircraft, ground control station, datalinks, mission systems, payloads, and related subsystems.\nGuides the resolution of complex technical issues affecting the Gray Eagle platform, balancing customer needs, operational constraints, and program objectives.\nLeads technical planning and coordination for Gray Eagle platform projects, including:\nDefining technical scope and work plans and preparing cost estimates\nCoordinating engineering activities across disciplines\nManaging technical risks, issues, and dependencies\nPerforms and leads system-level technical assessments and trade studies to support:\nCapability integration and upgrades\nObsolescence management and refresh efforts\nPerformance, reliability, and maintainability improvements\nCoordinates cross-functional engineering efforts to ensure technical solutions are integrated, executable, and aligned with cost, schedule, and performance goals.\nServes as a primary technical contact for Gray Eagle platform topics with internal stakeholders and external customers, including supporting technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and other customer-facing technical events.\nLeads and contributes to proposal and capture activities for new domestic and international opportunities by:\nDeveloping technical concepts and solutions for Gray Eagle platform enhancements\nIdentifying technical risks and mitigation approaches\nSupporting basis-of-estimate development and proposal technical content\nAnticipates future platform needs, identifies technology insertion opportunities, and recommends modifications required to accomplish long-term technical goals for the Gray Eagle platform.\nProvides expert guidance, mentoring, and consulting to other staff members working on difficult engineering problems and may assume technical responsibility for the success of identifiable Gray Eagle platform projects or major system upgrades.\nDirects activities of design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff, providing technical direction and reviewing work for adequacy.\nMaintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\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.\nDemonstrates extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, and practice to complex, multidisciplinary systems such as unmanned aircraft systems, military aviation, or other integrated aerospace/defense platforms.\nFamiliarity with systems engineering concepts (requirements, interfaces, verification, configuration management) and the ability to work effectively with a Systems Engineering organization.\nProven ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones, with experience in project or technical leadership roles.\nAbility to quickly understand new concepts, technologies, and customer needs and apply them accurately in an evolving operational environment.\nStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interface with other departments and professionals, and the ability to represent the organization as a prime technical contact with customers and internal leadership.\nCustomer-focused, with experience supporting fielded systems and working directly with military or government customers, including troubleshooting complex issues, coordinating with operators and maintainers, and driving corrective actions and system improvements.\nMust be able to work both independently and in a team environment.\nAble to work extended hours and travel as required (up to approximately 25%).\nAbility to obtain a maintain a DoD secret security clearance is required.\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nSenior (8+ years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nHybrid\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n105,890\n\nPay Range High\n\n189,545\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nNo\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T13:17:46.865Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"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"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Gray Eagle Project Engineer","description":"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.\n\nWith 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. The position also provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nProvides senior technical leadership and project engineering for the MQ‑1C Gray Eagle platform across the aircraft, ground control station, datalinks, mission systems, payloads, and related subsystems.\nGuides the resolution of complex technical issues affecting the Gray Eagle platform, balancing customer needs, operational constraints, and program objectives.\nLeads technical planning and coordination for Gray Eagle platform projects, including:\nDefining technical scope and work plans and preparing cost estimates\nCoordinating engineering activities across disciplines\nManaging technical risks, issues, and dependencies\nPerforms and leads system-level technical assessments and trade studies to support:\nCapability integration and upgrades\nObsolescence management and refresh efforts\nPerformance, reliability, and maintainability improvements\nCoordinates cross-functional engineering efforts to ensure technical solutions are integrated, executable, and aligned with cost, schedule, and performance goals.\nServes as a primary technical contact for Gray Eagle platform topics with internal stakeholders and external customers, including supporting technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and other customer-facing technical events.\nLeads and contributes to proposal and capture activities for new domestic and international opportunities by:\nDeveloping technical concepts and solutions for Gray Eagle platform enhancements\nIdentifying technical risks and mitigation approaches\nSupporting basis-of-estimate development and proposal technical content\nAnticipates future platform needs, identifies technology insertion opportunities, and recommends modifications required to accomplish long-term technical goals for the Gray Eagle platform.\nProvides expert guidance, mentoring, and consulting to other staff members working on difficult engineering problems and may assume technical responsibility for the success of identifiable Gray Eagle platform projects or major system upgrades.\nDirects activities of design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff, providing technical direction and reviewing work for adequacy.\nMaintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\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.\nDemonstrates extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, and practice to complex, multidisciplinary systems such as unmanned aircraft systems, military aviation, or other integrated aerospace/defense platforms.\nFamiliarity with systems engineering concepts (requirements, interfaces, verification, configuration management) and the ability to work effectively with a Systems Engineering organization.\nProven ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones, with experience in project or technical leadership roles.\nAbility to quickly understand new concepts, technologies, and customer needs and apply them accurately in an evolving operational environment.\nStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interface with other departments and professionals, and the ability to represent the organization as a prime technical contact with customers and internal leadership.\nCustomer-focused, with experience supporting fielded systems and working directly with military or government customers, including troubleshooting complex issues, coordinating with operators and maintainers, and driving corrective actions and system improvements.\nMust be able to work both independently and in a team environment.\nAble to work extended hours and travel as required (up to approximately 25%).\nAbility to obtain a maintain a DoD secret security clearance is required.\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nSenior (8+ years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nHybrid\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n105,890\n\nPay Range High\n\n189,545\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nNo\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","datePosted":"2026-08-27T13:17:46.865Z","dateModified":"2026-08-27T13:17:46.865Z","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":"80d9f74dc2bc170a1d1c5fc3"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/80d9f74dc2bc170a1d1c5fc3"}}