Systems Engineer Management MQ-9B

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world‑leader in remotely piloted aircraft, tactical reconnaissance radars and advanced high‑resolution surveillance systems.

• Eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
• Hybrid work environment (up to 1 day per week remote work from home) depending on project needs.
• Outstanding benefits: 401(k) with company match, company pension, on‑site cafeterias, gyms, outdoor recreation centers and the Employee Recreation Association (ERA) with unlimited discounted tickets to parks and entertainment venues.
• Collaborative, team‑centric culture that values all contributors and offers strong growth potential within GA‑ASI.

• Perform System Engineering activities primarily focused on Unmanned Aerial Systems.
• Lead system engineering for one or more project efforts, including requirements development for design, development and integration.
• Perform system analysis, generate requirements, and develop system architecture and designs.
• Decompose and allocate stakeholder requirements to lower levels of specification while ensuring bi‑directional traceability.
• Provide direction to and lead a team of low‑ to moderate‑experienced professional staff.
• Support creation of test plans and manage integration, verification and validation through test phases.
• Support research and development for proposals, white papers and action responses.
• Elicit stakeholder needs, analyze and define requirements; allocate, decompose and trace them.
• Assess system impacts based on functional analysis of proposed changes.
• Provide guidance on conflicting design/development requirements and special requirements.
• Resolve complex engineering problems through innovative processes and designs.
• Interface effectively with internal and external personnel using strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Participate in technical reviews, meetings and system‑level integration events as a prime technical contact.
• Employ standard System Engineering practices and methodologies using available tools and resources, such as:
  • Requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
  • Data management tools (e.g., SharePoint)
  • Documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and similar alternatives.
• Develop and maintain engineering schedules and budgets for program tasks or subtasks.
• Develop and present technical material for review and reporting at engineering meetings.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline, with progressive engineering experience: 9+ years for bachelor’s, 7+ years for master’s, 4+ years for PhD. Equivalent engineering experience may substitute education.
• Extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory and practice with experience in project leadership.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving environment.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interface with other departments and professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact.
• Customer‑focused mindset, capable of formulating innovative plans to resolve advanced technical engineering problems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work extended hours as required.
• Professional Engineering license and published work in professional journals, along with invitations to present at engineering symposiums, are desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full‑Time Salary
Salary Range: $105,890 – $189,545