Systems Engineer Mq9 Program

Job Summary
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, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to events and 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.

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 mid-level Systems Engineer to join our MQ-9 Requirements and Architecture Engineering team in in support of our MQ-9B International Programs in Poway, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your system engineering expertise, integrating our cutting-edge technology to offer solutions to our portfolio of international customers, with the possibility of international travel.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform System Engineering activities primarily focused on Unmanned Aircraft (UA) related programs.
• Lead or support system engineering activities for one or more project efforts to include system requirements, design, development, test, and verification activities.
• Develop Requirement Specifications, Interface Control Documents, and Design Descriptions.
• Support research and development for proposals, white papers, and action responses.
• Elicit stakeholder needs, analysis and define requirements; to include allocations, allocation, decomposition, and bi-directional traceability.
• Determine system impacts based on functional analysis to a proposed change.
• Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
• Resolve complex engineering problems through development and application of innovative processes and designs.
• Effectively interface with personnel, both internal and external to the organization, using strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Context for interaction may include technical reviews, meetings, system level integration events, or representing the organization as a prime technical contact.
• Employ standard System Engineering practices and methodology utilizing available tools and resources. Includes tools for requirements management (i.e., DOORS), data management (i.e., SharePoint), documentation (i.e., Microsoft Office) and other similar tool alternatives.
• Apply Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to solve engineering challenges.
• Develop and maintain engineering schedules/budgets for programs tasks or subtasks.

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

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have 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 professional employees 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.