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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 6 hours ago

System Integration Project Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $142K/yr

4+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The System Integration Project Engineer supports the integration of hardware and software onto Unmanned Aircraft Systems, ensuring alignment with technical constraints and program requirements throughout the development lifecycle.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Translate operational, customer, and stakeholder needs into clear technical requirements and acceptance or success criteria

Support System Engineering requirements development, traceability, and change management activities

Support the integration of software capabilities for avionics, datalinks, and ground control systems for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Assist in the definition, documentation, and management of system-level interfaces, data flows, and integration assumptions

Participate in system architecture discussions, trade studies, and integration planning efforts

Support software development activities including capability, feature, and issue backlog refinement, planning, and release coordination from a system perspective

Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as project engineering, software, systems, test, operations, and program teams to ensure alignment across development and integration activities

Track integration risks, technical issues, and dependencies; support issue resolution across teams

Assist with system integration testing, verification, and validation planning and execution

Support and coordinate system-level issue troubleshooting activities, ensuring timely resolution based on criticality and assigned area by applying standard engineering and scientific principles

Develop and maintain technical documentation and technical presentations, including interface definitions, integration plans, and system diagrams, as required

Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to engineering leadership and program stakeholders

May represent the organization in providing solutions to technical issues associated with specific projects

Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Performs other duties as assigned

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Qualification

Software EngineeringSystems EngineeringSystem IntegrationCross-disciplinary CollaborationTechnical DocumentationProject CoordinationTechnical GuidanceEngineering Tools ProficiencyLearning AgilityProfessional Engineering LicenseDoD Security ClearanceCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in Computer Science, 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

Relevant experience in software engineering, systems engineering, system integration, or a related technical role

Experience working with cross-disciplinary engineering teams, including software, systems, test, and operations, as well as interfacing with external stakeholders or customers

Demonstrated understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory, with the ability to apply them broadly across system-level and integration-focused problem spaces

Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technical concepts in an evolving environment and to determine appropriate technical approaches at the task level, or with guidance, at the project or system level

Experience organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating work across multiple tasks, interfaces, or workflows to support program execution and integration objectives

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical documentation and present technical information to diverse audiences

Proficiency with standard engineering and productivity tools, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment

Ability to perform complex technical tasks within a primary engineering discipline and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers on routine or semi-routine activities

Able to work extended hours as required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required