General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 16 hours ago
Staff Systems Engineer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $171K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and advanced surveillance systems. The Staff Systems Engineer will coordinate and lead the development of program test and evaluation plans, providing technical leadership and support for various engineering activities, while ensuring successful project execution and communication with stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for generation, programmatic coordination and execution of the contents of the Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
Provide technical leadership and ownership of the system verification and validation process
Provide systems engineering support for the follow activities:
Understand technical risks at the beginning of the program and identify test approaches to reduce risk in an efficient manner
Establish objectives for each test event, which are tied to areas or risk or uncertainty, and lead identification of test facilities, test configuration, test instrumentation, test result analysis, etc to efficiently achieve those objectives
Be willing to continuously refine and revise the TEMP to ensure it is aligned with current program technical challenges and schedule and budget constraints
Develop innovative but practical solutions to verifying system requirements and capabilities
Lead a team that evaluates and guides verification activities inclusive of inspection, analysis, demonstration, and test methodologies
Act as primary technical representative to the customer for all test activities
Lead a team of functional engineers responsible for planning, execution and analysis of development tests, ground tests, SIL tests and flight tests. Examples of included activities includes wind tunnel tests, propulsion tests, separation tests, software V&V tests, ground and flight tests
Provide IPT engineering support in conjunction with program management as follows:
Work with the program team to define work scope, deliverables, budget estimates (NRE, materials, travel), and schedule for current and future tasking to support IRAD and customer program(s)
Work with the functional engineering managers to ensure priorities are well defined and resource allocations are planned to ensure staffing is adequate to meet schedule
Support development of proposal content for additional scope or future programs including technical approaches and cost estimates
Define status milestones and due dates to keep development on track and ensure management awareness of task summaries, schedule status, budget status, and technical issues as needed
Direct the activities of engineers, designers, technicians and also the activities of less experienced professional staff
Represent the Chief Engineer’s office at design reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) as follows:
Attend design reviews and weigh-in on the technical, schedule and budget needs of the program
Coordinate with functional design engineers from various technical disciplines to solve relevant design issues (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Communications, Flight Technologies, Structures, etc.…) and keep design efforts on track and within program scope
Act as a technical representative for customer and management meetings by presenting technical content at design reviews (e.g. Certification Panels, SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, etc.…)
Work with program managers to provide technical coordination of vendors and suppliers by ensuring SOWs and technical specifications are written and correct
Coordinate meetings and technical reviews with responsible design engineers and subcontractors
Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Perform other duties as assigned
Balance customer and Company input to assigned tasks and work with program leadership to resolve any time those are in conflict
Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
Qualification
Required
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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Must be able to demonstrate extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals
Should have a basic understanding of program management concepts in order to effectively communicate program direction to the technical team and vice versa
Must be customer focused
Must be able to formulate plans for the development of innovative new designs and/or to resolve advanced technical engineering problems
Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment
Must be able to work extended hours when required in order to meet deadlines
Must be able to travel to flight test facilities in the United States as required
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyTechstars,Techstars Ventures
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Daniel Johnson
UK PROTECTOR Test Manager
Emory Lo
Sr Human Resource Business Partner
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