General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 18 hours ago
Army Senior Staff Engineer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $229K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Army Senior Staff Engineer will serve as a systems engineering expert and technical leader, focusing on UAS requirements management and architecture design while overseeing the development, integration, and verification of hardware and software architectures for unmanned aerial systems.
Telecom & CommunicationsEnergyManufacturingEnergy EfficiencyWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Represents the assigned systems or projects(s)/program(s) as a prime technical expert
Serve as a systems engineering expert and technical leader for Army aviation programs, focusing on UAS requirements management and architecture design
Lead and oversee the development, integration, and verification of hardware and software architectures for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), ensuring compliance with aviation standards and requirements
Utilize digital engineering tools such as Jama, Jira, and Cameo to manage requirements, track progress, and support system development across the engineering lifecycle
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of UAS systems and adherence to open architecture standards such as FACE, SOSA, HOST, and VICTORY
Direct and allocate technical resources to support UAS system design, testing, and validation, ensuring alignment with Army aviation objectives and timelines
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including requirements traceability matrices, system architecture diagrams, and test plans, to support UAS program development and compliance
Act as a technical advisor and consultant, providing expert guidance on aviation requirements management, system architecture development, and integration strategies for UAS platforms
Develops new and/or expands existing business opportunities
Ensures compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained
Participates in the planning, selection, retention, and development of the professional staff
Publishes and present technical papers and abstracts and participate in internal and external technical program reviews
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 bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project and/or program leadership including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established project deadlines or milestones. Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles; resolve unusually complex technical problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be a technical expert in one or more areas of engineering
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives
Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems
Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment. Able to work extended hours as required
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required
Preferred
Prior unmanned vehicles operation and/or development experience preferred
Prior open architecture and knowledge of Army open architecture standards (IE: FACE, SOSA, HOST, VICTORY, etc.) preferred
Strong technical proficiency in software and networking integration preferred
Experience with integrating innovative user experience (UX) solutions to robotics or unmanned vehicles a plus
Prior technical leadership experience with leading teams of cross-functional engineering staff across a mix of internal and external organizations preferred
A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to a national or international engineering symposium, and invited to Chair engineering review panels as a technical expert are desirable
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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
Recent News
2026-02-12
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