General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer IV

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; higher degrees preferred.
  • 6+ years of relevant engineering experience (4 with a master's, 2 with a PhD).
  • Experience developing Use Cases and translating them into system requirements.
  • Proven track record leading design reviews and generating milestone content.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Subject matter expertise in relevant technologies required.
  • Experience with system integration and familiarity with MBSE tools like Cameo and Jama preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for system design.
  • Lead system architecture development and maintain configuration management.
  • Act as the main point of contact for system knowledge and design decisions.
  • Ensure compliance of software/hardware interfaces and manage changes effectively.
  • Create data flows and diagrams to clearly define system interactions.
  • Work on diverse product lines, from Command/Control systems to Payloads.
  • Engage with a multidisciplinary team of technical professionals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work hours and opportunities for remote work.
  • Professional development and training funding.
  • Tuition assistance for continuing education.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity in Poway, California for a Systems Engineer with a strong Systems Engineering and Integration background to lead and assist on programs requiring system definition, architecture development, and integration support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Will work with customers, operators, and end user surrogates to develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) that lead to detailed system design and requirements.
  • Will lead system architecture development building a shared, configuration managed, system definition that will be used by multiple functional groups and stakeholders on internal and customer funded programs.
  • Will be the focal point on programs for system knowledge and design decisions.
  • Candidate will be expected to have a solid understanding of system, subsystems, and components, as well as all internal/external interfaces.
  • Will help design and ensure compliance of interfaces between software and hardware while managing changes, as required.
  • Will develop data flows, activity diagrams, or sequence diagrams as appropriate to help define hardware and software systems.
  • Will work on a wide range of products from Command/Control to Payloads to Exploitation systems, and work with a wide range of highly talented people from many technical disciplines.
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 degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Must have experience developing/deriving Use Cases.
  • Must have experience developing/deriving requirements from Use Cases and System Architecture.
  • Must have experience leading or briefing in design reviews, as well as generating content for milestone reviews.
  • Must be capable of clearly communicating design and requirements to multiple levels of audiences, including software/hardware teams, team leads, and directors.
  • Must have subject matter experience in a relevant technology.
  • Experience with system integration of complex systems is desired.
  • Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo and Jama is highly desired.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is 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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