General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer III

Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field. 5+ years of experience with Bachelor's, 3+ years with Master's.
  • Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and ability to manage and coordinate workloads.
  • Experience with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Radar, Image Processing, and Data Engineering.
  • Proficient in Data Science tools like Python, Jupyter, Scikit, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
  • Familiar with MLOps concepts including data pipelines and visualization techniques.
  • Understanding of Machine Learning algorithms for training and optimization.
  • Experience with C++ and Object-Oriented design.
  • Basic understanding of robotics concepts and experience with Linux command line.

Responsibilities

  • Determine technical objectives for advanced engineering problems with minimal direction.
  • Provide project leadership and development roadmap to professional staff.
  • Develop long-term plans for engineering solution development and compliance.
  • Evaluate integration of engineering solutions and ensure proper documentation and testing.
  • Serve as a primary technical contact on contracts and engage with external technical personnel.
  • Guide development and implementation of engineering solutions including deployment and resource requirements.
  • Plan maintenance of engineering solutions, ensuring compliance and effective communication.

Benefits

  • Exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the defense and aerospace industry.
  • Collaborative work environment that encourages learning and professional growth.
  • Chance to engage in impactful work that contributes to national security.
  • Opportunity to lead and mentor less experienced professionals.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to join our team in Poway, CA. This person will support a team in system development will bring prior expertise in Software Development and Machine Learning to scale data-driven sensing systems. The ideal candidate will have or be willing to learn a wide breadth of engineering knowledge to support writing target detection algorithms for RF sensing systems such as Air to Ground, Air to Air and Surface to Air Radar, Electronic Intelligence, Electronic Attack and Electronic Protection.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solution to advanced technical engineering problem (s).
  • May function in a project leadership role providing direction and development roadmap to experienced professional staff.
  • Formulates plans, typically long term, for solution(s) development, documentation, and deployment, as well as meeting various compliance, reporting, and safety standards.
  • Evaluates the integration of the engineering solution within the overall engineering environment; and ensures that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates completed. Communicates with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the solution development cycle, represents the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects, interacts with senior external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations, and participates in the development of new or expansion of existing business.
  • Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems.
  • Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within and engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s).
  • May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff.
  • Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety.
  • Plans and coordinates the maintenance of engineering solutions including, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment.
  • Plans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.
  • Participates in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelors, masters degree or PhD in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive machine learning engineering experience as follows; five or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or three or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent machine learning engineer experience in lieu of education.
  • Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
  • Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Radar, Image Processing, Data Engineering, Data Analyst, Perception.
  • Experience with Data Science tools such as Python, Jupyter, Scikit, TensorFlow and PyTorch.
  • Familiarity with standard data pipeline and MLOps concepts (frameworks, formats, labeling, databases and visualization).
  • Understanding of Machine Learning algorithms and techniques for training and model optimization.
  • Understanding of C++ and Object Oriented design.
  • General understanding of robotics concepts (coordinate systems, kinematics, sensors and Perception techniques).
  • Experience with the Linux command line.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
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14,000 employees
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Founded
1955

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