Systems Engineer Management MQ-9B

Overview

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 are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Requirements and Architecture Engineering team in support of MQ-9B Programs in Poway, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your system engineering expertise to provide cutting-edge technology for our customers, with growth opportunities supporting this expanding customer base.

• Perform System Engineering activities primarily focused on requirements management for Unmanned Aerial Systems.
• Conduct system engineering activities for one or more project efforts to include requirements development for design, development, and integration.
• Analyze stakeholder requirements to decompose and allocate requirements to lower levels of specifications (system/segment/subsystem/component) with bi-directional traceability between requirements at all levels.
• Elicit stakeholder needs, analyze and define requirements, including allocation, decomposition, and bi-directional traceability.
• Support the development of test plans and test procedures.
• Manage verification and validation of system requirements through different test phases.
• Determine system impacts based on functional analysis to proposed changes.
• Provide guidance on conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special requirements.
• Interface effectively with internal and external personnel using strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Participate in technical reviews, meetings, and system-level integration events.
• Collaborate with MQ-9B leadership, customers and design teams to resolve system-level issues and maintain alignment with program needs.
• Employ standard Systems Engineering practices and methodology utilizing available tools and resources, including:
• Requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, JAMA, Excel)
• Verification management tools (e.g., Integrity Lifecycle Manager)
• Data management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teamcenter)
• Documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and other similar tool alternatives.
• Manage Systems Engineering schedules and allocated budgets.
• Develop and present technical material for reviews and engineering meetings.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence across the systems engineering organization.

• 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, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) with discounted tickets to attractions.
• Team-centric work environment with growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, with four or more years of experience with a bachelor’s, or two or more years with a master’s degree; substitution of equivalent engineering experience is allowed.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, with the ability to apply them in evolving environments.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly, organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases, and determine appropriate approaches to solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area and lead a team of less experienced professionals on semi-routine tasks.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary range: 81,