Senior Project Engineer Mission Platform Systems

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. Staff Project Engineers lead multi‑disciplinary teams to innovate, design, integrate, test, qualify, and rapidly field cutting‑edge technologies, sensors, and payload solutions into Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Agile Mission Systems (AMS) at GA-ASI in San Diego, CA is a growing center of excellence seeking high performing technical contributors and future leaders. The candidate will lead, support strategic objectives, stitch together systems of systems, develop customer‑facing relationships & networks, and produce mission system capability solutions that meet end users/customer’s requirements and CONOPs. The primary role centers around mission systems architecture, rapidly fielded capabilities, tailored configurations, and prototype builds to meet new customer needs within GA‑ASI’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Company Owned Company Operated (COCO) Leasing Services product line. Mission Platform Systems (MPS) group provides challenging problem sets focusing on areas such as Multi‑Mode Radars, EO/IR systems, Advanced IRST, Electronic Warfare systems, Multi‑INT systems, Countermeasures, Communications, Tactical Datalinks, Automation Autonomy & Artificial Intelligence (A3I), HMI/UI, Cybersecurity, Software Architectures, Open Architectures and Standards (OMS, FACE, STANAG, etc), Networking, Modeling & Simulation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead diverse multi‑function engineering teams, meeting critical program milestones and successfully executing programs within defined cost and schedule. Represent programs as the face of engineering, ensuring consistent and appropriate messaging to external customer stakeholders, PoR representatives across the DoD, industry partners, subcontracts, and senior internal/executive stakeholders. Support engineering estimates and proposals in response to customer and leadership directives. Develop program plans, estimates, schedules and execute programs in accordance with those plans. Perform system analysis, trade studies, author technical white papers, and generate customer technical data packages. Complete, document, and present System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR). Represent company at technical reviews, customer meetings and system level integrations. Support mission architecture implementations and designs. Support technology initiatives such as Open Architectures (OMS, FACE, etc.), Autonomy & Artificial Intelligence, onboard fusion, track management, resource management, and Human‑Factor based HMI design. Support development of test plans and manage the integration, verification and validation of new capabilities and technologies. Support development of business/strategic objectives and system concept‑of‑operations within primary platform development program, strategic customer demonstrations, evaluation programs, and Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) efforts. Job Qualifications Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience: twelve or more years with a bachelor's degree, ten or more years with a master's degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. Equivalent engineering experience may substitute for education. Demonstrated ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a dynamic work environment. Must possess the ability to resolve complex technical problems. Previous experience in developing and integrating hardware and software with various engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical, RF, Cyber, and Software. Demonstrates technical expertise and experience with GA‑ASI Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) & platforms, and quickly understands critical interfaces including MQ‑9, MQ‑1 and Avenger. Plans and leads development efforts that may require extensive Software Engineering scope. Candidate should have experience in one or more of the following technologies: Multi‑Mode Radars, EO/IR systems, Advanced IRST, Electronic Warfare systems, Multi‑INT systems, Countermeasures, Communications, Tactical Datalinks, Automation Autonomy & Artificial Intelligence (A3I), HMI/UI, Cybersecurity, Software Architectures, Open Architectures and Standards (OMS, FACE, STANAG, etc), Networking, Modeling & Simulation. Candidate is desired to have experience with Product Management, Proposal Development, Basis of Estimation, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS); Commercial and/or DOD Product development. Must be customer focused, work on a self‑initiated basis and in a team environment, and be able to work extended hours and travel as required. Willingness and ability to support new business development efforts are essential and required. Knowledge of DoD requirements generation and military system acquisition processes is highly desirable. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Details Job Type: Full‑Time Salary Salary range: 116,480 - 208,505 #J-18808-Ljbffr General Atomics Aeronautical Systems