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; Master's or PhD preferred with progressive experience.
  • Six years' experience with a Bachelor's, four years with a Master's, or two years with a PhD in engineering.
  • Proficient understanding of engineering principles and product development.
  • Familiar with AS9100 standards and design control processes.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communicator, skilled in documenting and presenting technical data.
  • Capable of working independently and as part of a team, particularly in cross-functional settings.

Responsibilities

  • Execute Design Control processes to comply with AS9100 and quality management requirements.
  • Document and maintain traceability of customer requirements throughout the design lifecycle.
  • Coordinate design reviews, ensuring follow-up on action items and documentation integrity.
  • Define and support verification and validation activities with documented evidence.
  • Manage design documentation and configuration control, ensuring proper revision and release processes.
  • Identify gaps and assess design compliance, addressing requirements and documentation inconsistencies.
  • Collaborate with various teams to uphold design controls and facilitate project execution.

Benefits

  • Support for continuous professional development and process improvement initiatives.
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration leading to the potential for project management roles.
  • Opportunity to work with diverse teams and contribute to significant design projects.
  • Participation in internal and external audits for compliance standards.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

This role operates with moderate independence and increasing ownership, ensuring requirements traceability, verification rigor, and proper documentation across the design lifecycle. In addition to technical responsibilities, this position plays a key role in coordinating cross-functional activities and supporting program execution, providing a strong foundation for growth into project and program management roles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Execute and support Design Control processes aligned with AS9100 and internal quality management requirements.
  • Ensure documentation of requirements traceability from customer requirements through design, verification, and validation.
  • Coordinate and support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR), including review of and advisement on materials, tracking action items, and following up on closure.
  • Ensure verification and validation (V&V) activities are defined, documented, and supported with objective evidence.
  • Assure design documentation and configuration control, including revision tracking and proper release of engineering artifacts.
  • Confirm and assure design compliance assessments and identify gaps, risks, or inconsistencies in requirements, verification, and documentation.
  • Collaborate with systems engineering assurance, project planning, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure consistent application of design controls.
  • Ensure development of key deliverables including test plans/reports, compliance matrices, technical documentation, and qualification packages.
  • Track and communicate process compliance to standards and support continuous relevance to business needs.
  • Contribute to process improvements, including development of templates, checklists, and standard work.
  • Support internal and external audits (e.g., AS9100) through preparation of documentation and objective evidence.
  • Support and inform senior design assurance group manager.

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.
  • Working knowledge of engineering principles, design processes, and product development lifecycle.
  • Experience or familiarity with design controls, requirements traceability, verification/validation, and configuration management (AS9100 preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks across multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to document and present technical information.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
  • Interest in or demonstrated capability toward project coordination, planning, and execution.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain 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
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Founded
1955

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