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≈ $130k – $290k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Poway)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026.
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Headquartered in San Diego, California, General Atomics is a prominent defense and diversified technologies corporation specializing in advanced aerospace and energy systems. The company develops and manufactures industry-defining remotely piloted aircraft, including the Predator and Reaper series, alongside electromagnetic aircraft launch systems and airborne surveillance technologies. It also remains a pioneer in high-energy physics, operating the largest magnetic fusion research facility in the United States and driving critical innovations in nuclear power.
Backed by FACIT
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 a Machine Learning Engineer in Poway, CA. The Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence Solutions Software group is charted to develop and deploy end-to-end autonomous systems that enable unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to execute autonomous missions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and communicates descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive insights/algorithms of limited scope.
- In product/systems improvement projects, uses machine language and statistical modeling techniques to include but not limited to decision trees, logistic regression, Bayesian analysis and others to develop and evaluate algorithms to improve product/system performance, quality, data management and accuracy.
- In both theoretical development environments and specific product design, implementation and improvement environments, uses programming language and technologies to translate algorithms and technical specifications into code.
- Completes programming and implements efficiencies, performs testing and debugging.
- Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
- Applies deep learning technologies to give computers the capability to visualize, learn and respond to situations of limited scope.
- Lead technical teams and scope challenging projects into executable sprints.
- Drive code reviews to help team adhere to general DevSecOps and MLOps best practices.
- Have a growth mindset and be comfortable in a setting where milestones shift often due to customer preferences or technology evolution.
- Adapts machine learning to areas such as virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, robotics and other products that allow users to have an interactive experience.
- Interface with external vendors and partners to integrate their technology into the team’s autonomy stack.
- Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- 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.
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