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Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Highlights Working For GA-ASI:

• This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (up to 1 day/week remote work from home) pending project needs.
• Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to discounted tickets for amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
• Outstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.

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.

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

Job Category

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time Salary

State

California

Clearance Level

Secret

Pay Range Low

105,890

City

Poway

Clearance Required?

Desired

Pay Range High

189,545

Recruitment Posting Title

Systems Engineer Requirements Management MQ-9B

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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates an 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.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium are desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Experience Level

Senior (8+ years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?

No

Workstyle

Hybrid