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≈ $70k – $165k per year (Estimated)
Location
Hybrid (Poway, United States)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 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 located in Poway, CA for an experienced Project Engineer within our Department of Homeland Security (DHS) engineering team, providing systems engineering and technical management of MQ9A and MQ9B Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Become a prime point of contact between the company and the customer for all technical matters.
- Develop an in-depth technical understanding of the entire aircraft and ground control system, which includes flight software, command and control datalinks, fuel, electrical and avionics systems, and payloads.
- Develop detailed system requirements that will be the foundation for new or improved UAS capabilities.
- Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules.
- Lead all necessary engineering design reviews, e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR.
- Provide chief technical direction to all other engineering groups within GA-ASI, ensuring company alignment of system requirements, design, and deliverables to meet customer requirements.
- Requires a very hands-on approach to engineering system design, test, verification & validation utilizing a UAS-representative integration lab.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts with on-site personnel to resolve technical issues in the field.
- Will require travel to field sites to provide on-site engineering expertise as required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Highlights Working For GA-ASI:
- This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
- This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (up to 1 day/week remote work from home) pending project needs.
- Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, unlimited access to discounted tickets for amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
- Outstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.
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