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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 22 hours ago

Spectrum Dominance Project Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

10+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in advanced unmanned aircraft systems and integrated mission technologies. They are seeking a Project Engineer to lead simulation-driven initiatives and system architecture efforts focused on electromagnetic spectrum dominance. The role involves managing complex projects, providing leadership to engineering teams, and ensuring the successful execution of project deliverables.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

With limited direction, provide leadership, direction, and guidance to a multi-discipline engineering team by determining technical objectives and/or solutions to resolve highly technical and complex engineering problems across concept development, prototyping, and manufacturing programs

Manage and execute complex cross-functional projects involving RF and EO/IR hardware components, Mission network architecture, and Survivability design to cost, schedule, and performance expectations

Lead system level Qualification, Verification and Validation Testing of hardware and software with emphasis placed on deriving & tracking test requirements, generation of system level Test Plans and Procedures, conducting Lab/Ground/Flight testing

Quickly grasp and understand the full scope of radar integration activities and come up to speed quickly in new areas. Take on high-level problems and recommend a technical path forward

Strong ability to collaborate and draw support and guidance from senior engineering staff and program management offices

Other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Spectrum DominanceRFEO/IR hardwareSystem IntegrationElectronic WarfareModelingSimulationRisk ManagementTechnical DocumentationCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Required

Typically requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution with progressive engineering experience defined as follows: 12 or more years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 10 or more years of experience with a Master's degree, or 7 or more years of experience with a Ph.D. Equivalent engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education

Must have knowledge of multiple domains (air, space, etc.)

Knowledge of and relationships with industry primes & partners (Tier I, Tier II, or Tier III suppliers)

Must have excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills. Must be able to distill complex engineering topics into concise presentation materials, and present effectively to customers, internal stakeholders, and Sr. management

Experience at 1 or more RF and/or RCS measurement ranges

8+ years' experience in one or more of the following Spectrum Dominance specialties: Survivability and Mission Systems design & integration, Developing requirements, specifications, and solutions that meet those requirements, Design, analysis, or modeling of RF or EO/IR sensors, System, Subsystem Integration Laboratory (SIL), or flight test experience in coalescing a Mission Systems Suite, Electronic Warfare

Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance required