General Atomics · 6 hours ago
Army System Engineer
Poway California
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$98K/yr - $171K/yr
3+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Army System Engineer is responsible for resolving complex engineering problems in the development of Army unmanned aircraft systems, leading technical teams, and ensuring project objectives are met.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Gain domain expertise in part or in whole of the Gray Eagle system
Drive success through requirements development, system integration testing, and supporting cross-functional organizations in understanding required system capabilities
Support system specification and model-based systems engineering
Support system and software integration testing and troubleshooting
Supports operation of engineering systems and documents any problems
Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems
Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements
Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required
May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects
Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff
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
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, four or more years of experience with a master's degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Must have a thorough 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 develop and communicate new concepts; 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 strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects
Able to work extended hours as required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required
Preferred
A Professional Engineering License
Original work published in professional engineering journals
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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