General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer VIII

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $145K — $175K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or related field with significant experience (18+ years for Bachelor's)
  • Proven track record in applying engineering principles in practical scenarios
  • Experience in specific areas like laser systems, machine learning, and signal processing preferred
  • Familiarity with land-based and aircraft payload integration is a plus
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
  • Ability to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-paced, R&D environment
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise program activities through all phases from conception to completion
  • Manage technical performance to achieve quality and financial objectives
  • Drive technical strategies engaging various stakeholders
  • Analyze systems, develop requirements, and create system architectures
  • Contribute to the writing of white papers, proposals, and concept studies
  • Collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams on projects
  • Develop program plans and schedules, ensuring execution aligns with objectives
  • Assist in testing, integration, and validation of sensors and systems.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge R&D projects
  • Collaboration with industry partners and diverse teams
  • Support for professional development and continued education
  • Potential for career growth within a dynamic environment
  • Engagement in a role that impacts technology and innovation.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • This position will involve supervisory responsibilities.
  • Manage all phases of the program(s) from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
  • Influence and drive the technical approach across a wide spectrum of Customers and industry partners.
  • Perform system analysis, trades, generate requirements, develop system architectures and designs.
  • Contribute to white papers, concept studies, and proposals.
  • Interface with customers, contractors, and engineering groups assigned to projects.
  • Support the development of test plans and manage the integration, verification and validation of sensors and systems.
  • Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special requirements.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules and execute programs in accordance with those plans.
  • Represent company at technical reviews and system-level integration activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
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; eighteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, sixteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or thirteen or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Demonstrates technical expertise in the 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.
  • Experience developing one or more of the following areas is desired: laser systems, mechanical enclosures, algorithms and signal processing, machine learning, communications.
  • Experience in land-based and aircraft payload integration is desirable.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout a fast-paced, R&D environment.
  • Must have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.
  • Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
  • Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • 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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