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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. General Atomics scores A on the Alion truth index.

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General Atomics is a privately held American defense and energy technology company headquartered in San Diego, California, founded in 1955 as a division of General Dynamics. Its affiliate General Atomics Aeronautical Systems builds the Predator, Reaper and Gray Eagle remotely piloted aircraft, while its Electromagnetic Systems group makes aircraft launch and recovery systems for the US Navy. It also operates the DIII-D national fusion facility, works on nuclear fuels and reactors, and hires engineers, sensor operators, logistics and finance staff, mostly in Poway and San Diego.
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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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Scientist and team Supervisor of the Technology Development team within our Advanced Programs group. Under limited supervision, this Scientist will perform technical management of development projects, including applied research, prototype design and fabrication and flight test of capabilities for GA-ASI, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). In addition, this Scientist will support technical development of competitive proposals for existing and new DoD customers. As a supervisor, this Scientist will lead the team of scientists and engineers supporting technology development including project oversight and mentoring of personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develops innovative but practical solutions to advanced technical problems.
  • Provides focal point for technical communication within the Company management and may represent the Company as the prime technical contact to customers and/or government regulatory agencies.
  • Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.
  • Presents report(s) at scientific meetings, consults on scientific problems, and collaborates in the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.
  • Understands digital models and can contribute to development of behavioral and/or functional capabilities at the component, subsystem, and system level.
  • Anticipates future scientific needs and the modifications required to accomplish a technical goal.
  • Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring novel and highly creative approaches drawing on advanced scientific concepts.
  • May assume technical and scientific responsibility of the success of an identifiable project.
  • May develop and/or perform computational modeling of scientific phenomena.
  • Directs activities of design or technical staff and leads a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
  • Manages program schedule and resource needs for a cross-functional engineering team.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Establishes a team of engineers and/or scientists to conduct modeling & simulation, basic design, prototype fabrication and laboratory style testing to address key model uncertainties and risks.
  • Contributes to 5-10 year roadmaps of unmanned aircraft capabilities. Identifies enabling technologies that will lead to the attributes required in future years, and develops maturation steps for those technologies.
  • Supports program capture and business development activities including attendance of industry days, generating of white papers, proposal technical volumes and basis of estimates and BOMs for proposal cost volumes.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

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

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