General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer IV

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $100K — $130K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or related field
  • 6+ years (B.S.), 4+ years (M.S.), or 2+ years (Ph.D.) engineering experience
  • Thorough understanding of engineering principles and theories
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Capable of leading moderate to complex projects
  • Ability to secure DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Perform system engineering for unmanned aerial systems
  • Lead requirement development and design integration
  • Conduct system analysis and architecture design
  • Allocate and decompose stakeholder requirements
  • Guide and mentor technical team members
  • Develop test plans for integration and validation
  • Support proposals and research initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology
  • Involvement in significant defense projects
  • Team-based work environment
  • Participation in technical reviews and organizational representation
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Requirements and Architecture Engineering team in support of MQ-9B Programs in Poway, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your system engineering expertise to provide cutting-edge technology for our customers, with growth opportunities supporting this expanding customer base.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform System Engineering activities primarily focused on Unmanned Aerial Systems.
  • Lead system engineering activities for one or more project efforts to include requirements development for design, development, and integration.
  • Perform system analysis, generate requirements, and develop system architecture and designs.
  • Perform analysis of stakeholder requirements to decompose and allocate requirements to lower levels of specifications (system/segment/subsystem/component). Ensure bi-directional traceability between requirements at all levels of specification.
  • Provide direction to technical staff and be capable to lead a team of low to moderate experienced professional staff.
  • Support the development of test plans and manage the integration, verification, and validation of systems through different test phases.
  • Support research and development for proposals, white papers, and action responses.
  • Elicit stakeholder needs, analysis and define requirements; to include allocation, decomposition, and bi-directional traceability.
  • Determine system impacts based on functional analysis to a proposed change.
  • Provide guidance on conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special requirements.
  • Resolve highly complex engineering problems through development and application of innovative processes and designs.
  • Interface effectively with internal and external personnel using strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Participate in technical reviews, meetings, system-level integration events, or represent the organization as a prime technical contact.
  • Employ standard System Engineering practices and methodology utilizing available tools and resources, including:
    • Requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
    • Data management tools (e.g., SharePoint)
    • Documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and other similar tool alternatives.
  • Develop and maintain engineering schedules/budgets for programs tasks or subtasks.
  • Additional duties include the development and presentation of technical material for review and presentation of reports at engineering meetings.


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 a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
  • Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout 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 provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
  • Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
  • Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
  • Able to work extended hours as required.
  • A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security 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
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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