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Job Description
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 project and/or system engineers to join the Advanced Programs Office supporting a next‑generation Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) and associated prototype programs. This position reports to an Engineering Director in the Advanced Programs Office. As part of a matrix organization, this role will work closely with the Chief Engineer, Air Vehicle (AV) Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, and subsystem teams (electrical, mission systems, avionics, EWIS, manufacturing) to drive integration and execution on a complex aircraft development program. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and reviewed at completion. Successful candidates will independently perform difficult/complex engineering work, coordinate across disciplines, and act as a technical point of contact for defined Air Vehicle scope.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for project and/or system engineers to join the Advanced Programs Office supporting a next‑generation Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) and associated prototype programs. This position reports to an Engineering Director in the Advanced Programs Office. As part of a matrix organization, this role will work closely with the Chief Engineer, Air Vehicle (AV) Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, and subsystem teams (electrical, mission systems, avionics, EWIS, manufacturing) to drive integration and execution on a complex aircraft development program. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and reviewed at completion. Successful candidates will independently perform difficult/complex engineering work, coordinate across disciplines, and act as a technical point of contact for defined Air Vehicle scope.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a prime technical contact for Air Vehicle scope on the UCAV program for defined work packages (e.g., AV integration support, configuration changes).
- Lead day‑to‑day Air Vehicle integration coordination, acting as a liaison between engineering, production, and integration to resolve issues on the production floor and maintain schedule.
- Maintain and drive closure of issue trackers and action lists, ensuring technical and process roadblocks are identified, assigned, and resolved.
- Analyze and interpret aircraft‑level requirements and flow them down to lower‑level specifications and work products for AV integration tasks.
- Own or support critical program artifacts such as engineering memos, redlines, and flight/airworthiness documentation, delivering with limited review.
- Prepare clear, concise technical documentation and presentations for internal design reviews and customer/program reviews.
- Coordinate with electrical, avionics, EWIS, and mission systems teams to ensure AV‑level integration is technically sound and consistent with system‑level requirements.
- Support manufacturing and integration by troubleshooting AV‑related issues on the production floor.
- Support Bid & Proposal activities by contributing to technical concepts, configuration trades, and integration plans.
- Provide direction for design/technical staff and lead small, cross‑functional work packages.
- Provides technical coordination of vendors/suppliers
- Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems