{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8a449f47e77b7401c9461dbc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a449f47e77b7401c9461dbc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a449f47e77b7401c9461dbc","title":"MQ-9 International Programs Project Engineer","description":"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in advanced unmanned aircraft systems and integrated mission technologies.\n\nInternational Programs Project Engineers lead multi-disciplinary teams, innovate, design, integrate, test, qualify, and rapidly field cutting-edge technologies, sensors, and payload solutions into Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).\n\nAgile Mission Systems (AMS) at GA-ASI in San Diego, CA is a growing center of excellence seeking high performing technical contributors and future leaders. This candidate will lead, support strategic objectives, stitch together systems of systems, develop customer facing relationships & networks, and produce mission system capability solutions that meet end users/customer’s requirements and CONOPs.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES:\nLead diverse, multi-functional engineering teams to meet critical program milestones and execute programs within defined cost and schedule parameters.\nOversee integration of mission payloads, including sensors, communication systems, and advanced technologies, tailored to international customer requirements and operational environments.\nProvide rapid response and technical support for Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) and Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) fielding efforts to ensure timely deployment and operational readiness.\nDrive system architecture development and alignment with international standards, operational requirements, and customer-specific environments.\nRepresenting engineering programs as the technical point of contact for international customers, external stakeholders, and subcontractors, ensuring consistent and appropriate messaging.\nEnable effective collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and quality assurance teams to deliver integrated solutions on time and within budget.\nDevelop program plans, estimates, schedules, and execute programs in accordance with established goals and objectives\nPerform system analysis, trade studies, author technical white papers, and generate customer-facing technical data packages. Complete and present System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR)\nEnsure all technical activities comply with export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and other international requirements\nSupport the development of business and strategic objectives, system CONOPs, customer demonstrations, evaluation programs, and COCO efforts in international markets.\n\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 Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution with progressive engineering experience defined as follows: 12 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 10 or more years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 7 or more years of experience with a Ph.D. Equivalent engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education.\nDemonstrates technical expertise in the application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.\nMust have previous experience in Technical, Project Engineering or similar role, and experience in technical leadership with an emphasis on project execution as well as product innovation.\nStrong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, and government representatives.\nDemonstrated ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a dynamic work environment.\nMust possess the ability to resolve complex technical problems.\nPrevious experience in developing and integrating hardware and software with various engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical, RF, Cyber and Software.\nDemonstrates technical expertise and experience with GA-ASI Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) & platforms, and quickly understand critical interfaces including MQ-9, MQ-1 and Avenger.\nPlans and leads development efforts that may require extensive Software Engineering scope.\nCandidate should have experience in one or more of the following technologies: Multi-Mode Radars, EO/IR systems, Advance IRST, Electronic Warfare systems, Multi-INT systems, Countermeasures, Communications, Tactical Datalinks, Automation Autonomy & Artificial Intelligence (A3I), HMI/UI, Cybersecurity, Software Architectures, Open Architectures and Standards (OMS, FACE, STANAG, etc.) , Networking, Modeling & Simulation.\nCandidate is desired to have experience with Product Management, Proposal Development, Basis of Estimation, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS); Commercial and/or DOD Product development.\nMust be customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.\nWillingness and ability to support new business development efforts are essential and required.\nKnowledge of DoD requirements generation and military system acquisition processes is highly desirable.\nCore Competencies:\nExpertise in MQ-9A/B systems, including air vehicles, mission payloads, and ground control systems.\nStrong technical knowledge of mission payload systems integration, including Multi-Mode Radars, EO/IR systems, Electronic Warfare, Tactical Datalinks, and Autonomy/AI capabilities.\nExperience with system architecture alignment and open architecture standards (OMS, FACE, STANAG, etc.).\nProven ability to lead rapid fielding efforts (QRC/COCO) in dynamic environments.\nSkilled in cross-functional collaboration, customer engagement, and stakeholder management.\nFamiliarity with international defense programs and export compliance regulations.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance is required.\nAbility to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance is highly desired.\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\n116,480\n\nPay Range High\n\n208,505\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nYes\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":"2026-09-06T12:11:57.987Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"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":"MQ-9 International Programs Project Engineer","description":"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in advanced unmanned aircraft systems and integrated mission technologies.\n\nInternational Programs Project Engineers lead multi-disciplinary teams, innovate, design, integrate, test, qualify, and rapidly field cutting-edge technologies, sensors, and payload solutions into Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).\n\nAgile Mission Systems (AMS) at GA-ASI in San Diego, CA is a growing center of excellence seeking high performing technical contributors and future leaders. This candidate will lead, support strategic objectives, stitch together systems of systems, develop customer facing relationships & networks, and produce mission system capability solutions that meet end users/customer’s requirements and CONOPs.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES:\nLead diverse, multi-functional engineering teams to meet critical program milestones and execute programs within defined cost and schedule parameters.\nOversee integration of mission payloads, including sensors, communication systems, and advanced technologies, tailored to international customer requirements and operational environments.\nProvide rapid response and technical support for Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) and Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) fielding efforts to ensure timely deployment and operational readiness.\nDrive system architecture development and alignment with international standards, operational requirements, and customer-specific environments.\nRepresenting engineering programs as the technical point of contact for international customers, external stakeholders, and subcontractors, ensuring consistent and appropriate messaging.\nEnable effective collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and quality assurance teams to deliver integrated solutions on time and within budget.\nDevelop program plans, estimates, schedules, and execute programs in accordance with established goals and objectives\nPerform system analysis, trade studies, author technical white papers, and generate customer-facing technical data packages. Complete and present System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR)\nEnsure all technical activities comply with export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and other international requirements\nSupport the development of business and strategic objectives, system CONOPs, customer demonstrations, evaluation programs, and COCO efforts in international markets.\n\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 Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution with progressive engineering experience defined as follows: 12 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 10 or more years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 7 or more years of experience with a Ph.D. Equivalent engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education.\nDemonstrates technical expertise in the application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.\nMust have previous experience in Technical, Project Engineering or similar role, and experience in technical leadership with an emphasis on project execution as well as product innovation.\nStrong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, and government representatives.\nDemonstrated ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a dynamic work environment.\nMust possess the ability to resolve complex technical problems.\nPrevious experience in developing and integrating hardware and software with various engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical, RF, Cyber and Software.\nDemonstrates technical expertise and experience with GA-ASI Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) & platforms, and quickly understand critical interfaces including MQ-9, MQ-1 and Avenger.\nPlans and leads development efforts that may require extensive Software Engineering scope.\nCandidate should have experience in one or more of the following technologies: Multi-Mode Radars, EO/IR systems, Advance IRST, Electronic Warfare systems, Multi-INT systems, Countermeasures, Communications, Tactical Datalinks, Automation Autonomy & Artificial Intelligence (A3I), HMI/UI, Cybersecurity, Software Architectures, Open Architectures and Standards (OMS, FACE, STANAG, etc.) , Networking, Modeling & Simulation.\nCandidate is desired to have experience with Product Management, Proposal Development, Basis of Estimation, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS); Commercial and/or DOD Product development.\nMust be customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.\nWillingness and ability to support new business development efforts are essential and required.\nKnowledge of DoD requirements generation and military system acquisition processes is highly desirable.\nCore Competencies:\nExpertise in MQ-9A/B systems, including air vehicles, mission payloads, and ground control systems.\nStrong technical knowledge of mission payload systems integration, including Multi-Mode Radars, EO/IR systems, Electronic Warfare, Tactical Datalinks, and Autonomy/AI capabilities.\nExperience with system architecture alignment and open architecture standards (OMS, FACE, STANAG, etc.).\nProven ability to lead rapid fielding efforts (QRC/COCO) in dynamic environments.\nSkilled in cross-functional collaboration, customer engagement, and stakeholder management.\nFamiliarity with international defense programs and export compliance regulations.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance is required.\nAbility to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance is highly desired.\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\n116,480\n\nPay Range High\n\n208,505\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nYes\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":"2026-09-06T12:11:57.987Z","dateModified":"2026-09-06T12:11:57.987Z","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":"8a449f47e77b7401c9461dbc"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a449f47e77b7401c9461dbc"}}