Senior Project/Systems Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and advanced mission systems. Our systems support critical missions around the globe, and we are committed to innovation, quality, and mission success.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Systems / Project Engineer to join our Agile Mission Systems Quick Reaction Capabilities (QRC) team. This team rapidly delivers new capabilities to the field in response to urgent customer needs. We are looking for high performing engineers who take full ownership, work with urgency, and are comfortable driving both technical and project outcomes.

Under limited direction, the Senior Systems / Project Engineer provides end to end project and technical leadership for capabilities that span software, hardware, and human machine interface (HMI) on GA ASI Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and associated ground systems. To be effective, you must develop and maintain a strong understanding of the full unmanned aircraft system, including core avionics systems, aircraft flight controls, ground control station (GCS) architecture, datalinks, propulsion and fuel systems, video systems, communication systems, and various payloads.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Provide systems engineering and technical coordination for the development, fabrication, testing, integration, and maintenance of new or existing systems on GA-ASI, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS).
• Develop and maintain a working understanding of the full UAS (aircraft, GCS, datalinks, propulsion/fuel, video, communications, payloads) and cross-system impacts and dependencies
• Determine the technical objectives for solution(s) to engineering problems.
• Perform system analysis, generate requirements, and develop system architecture and designs.
• Provide direction to technical staff and may lead a team of diverse, cross-functional staff.
• Support the development of test plans and manage the integration, verification, and validation of systems through flight test.
• Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, project coordination difficulties, and on-site integration and testing concerns.
• Coordinate and interface with customers, contractors, and engineering groups assigned to projects.
• Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules and execute programs in accordance with those plans.
• Summarize and report weekly/monthly project status as well as effectively document and communicate project delays or issues with team members.
• Provide support for proposals and white papers.
• Represent the organization at technical reviews, meetings, and system level integrations.

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