Senior Systems Engineer, Space & Defense Solutions

General Atomics

General Atomics (GA) Electromagnetic Systems in Herndon, VA seeks a Chief Systems Engineer to lead complex engineering programs for national security missions. The role focuses on system architecture, integration, and technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and customer interfaces. Applicants should have extensive systems engineering experience, strong communication skills, and US citizenship with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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