Systems and Engineering Leader (Remote)

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.
With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solutions to advanced technical engineering problems. It may function in an advisory or project leadership role providing direction to experienced professional staff. The role formulates long‑term plans for solution development, documentation, and deployment, while meeting compliance, reporting, and safety standards. It evaluates the integration of the engineering solution within the overall engineering environment, ensuring all necessary documentation, testing, maintenance, and updates are completed. The incumbent communicates with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the development cycle, represents the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects, interacts with senior external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations, and participates in the development of new or the expansion of existing businesses.
Accountable for technical, cost, and schedule execution of the program’s Systems Engineering team.

Ensures all work products are produced in accordance with the project plan to satisfy customer requirements.
Acts as control account manager for assigned control accounts.
Provides technical oversight and direction to the Systems Engineering team for the assigned program. Responsible for external stakeholder engagement for the team’s scope of work, frequently collaborating with customers, subcontractors, and mission partners.
Collaborates with SE leadership and peers to ensure consistent implementation of SE practices across programs.
Drives continuous improvement in system engineering processes, tools, and practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and reuse.
Using traditional and model‑based systems engineering approaches, leads and contributes to the development of all SE work products, which may include:

Requirements and Interface Control Documents
Mission and System Analysis
Typically requires a bachelor’s, master’s, 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; Must have prior experience in DoD aerospace, unmanned air vehicle, and aircraft design.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, enabling effective leadership with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
Customer‑focused, formulates plans based on developing innovative new designs to resolve advanced technical engineering problems. Must be able to work on a self‑initiated basis and in a team environment, work extended hours, and travel as required.