Applications Developer III

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, seeks an AI & Automation Engineer to lead AI initiatives within the Finance Solutions team.

You will design and deploy AI/ML solutions, enhance tools with RAG, and collaborate with Finance, ITS, and business units to automate journal entries, forecasting, reconciliation and reporting. You will build data pipelines with Python/SQL, utilize Azure ML and Power BI, and ensure governance, security, and compliance throughout the project

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in IT or related discipline with 5+ years of professional applications developer experience.
• 5+ years of experience with AI/ML applications in production environments.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Azure AI Services, Azure ML, Power BI, and Copilot.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical specifications and deliver scalable AI/ML solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy AI/ML solutions including LLMs, agents, and predictive models.
• Apply prompt engineering and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to enhance internal AI tools.
• Use ML methods to improve model accuracy, data management, and automation.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting to translate workflows into scalable AI solutions.
• Integrate AI and automation with SAP and other financial platforms.
• Ensure AI implementations meet compliance, data security, and governance standards.
• Lead end-to-end solution lifecycles, deployment, testing, rollout and continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

SQL

Azure AI Services

Azure ML

Power BI

Copilot

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related discipline

Master’s or Ph.D. preferred (quantitative field)

Tools

SAP modules (FI/CO/PS/MM/SD/PP)

MS Power Platform

Job description

56933BR

Company:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Job Summary:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an AI & Automation Engineer to work within our GA-ASI Finance Solutions (FS) team in Poway, CA. The person selected for this role will be responsible for partnering with FS team members, Information Technology Services (ITS) and the business at large to lead our Finance & Administration (F&A) group in leveraging emerging technologies in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space to deliver solutions which drive value to the business through transformative automation. These solutions may include Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Advanced Analytics through Machine Learning (ML) and Agentic AI in addition to standard Data Science.

With the increase in available AI tools & technologies, this role will be responsible for being a conduit into these rapidly evolving capabilities, suggesting solutions to business needs by embedding within our teams to learn how we functionally operate. This may also include translating business needs into functional requirements documents, communicating those requirements to Information Technology technical staff, developing and testing solutions, and participating in the roll out and stabilization of these solutions to the business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

AI & Machine Learning Development

• Design, build, and deploy AI/ML solutions (including LLMs, agents, and predictive models) to provide advanced descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive insights across finance and administrative functions.

• Apply advanced prompt engineering and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques to enhance internal AI tools and ensure accurate, context-aware responses.

• Use statistical and ML methods (e.g., decision trees, regression, Bayesian analysis) to improve model accuracy, data management, and automation performance.

Finance & Business Process Enablement

• Partner closely with Finance and Accounting teams to understand business workflows and translate them into scalable AI solutions.

• Augment and optimize key processes (e.g., journal entry automation, forecasting, reconciliation, anomaly detection, and reporting).

• Integrate AI and automation workflows with enterprise systems such as SAP, and other financial platforms.

• Ensure all AI implementations adhere to compliance and audit standards while maintaining data security and governance best practices.

Data Engineering & Analytics

• Build robust data pipelines using Python, SQL, and Azure services to extract, clean, and prepare data for AI, ML and reporting use cases.

• Leverage tools like Power BI and Azure ML to visualize insights, track automation performance, and communicate results to stakeholders.

• Evaluate and recommend emerging AI tools, frameworks, and cloud capabilities that drive operational efficiency and innovation.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Act as a liaison between business end-users and technical teams, ensuring alignment between financial objectives and technical execution.

• Provide user training and develop documentation to promote self-service AI and analytics adoption.

• Define and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for AI initiatives.

• Participate in the full lifecycle of solution development—from conceptualization through deployment, end-to-end test scripting, rollout, and continuous improvement.

• Identify, plan and manage continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintains 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.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job ID#:

56933BR

Job Category:

Finance/Accounting

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

California

Pay Range Low:

89,180

City:

Poway

Clearance Required?:

No

Pay Range High:

155,825

Recruitment Posting Title:

AI & Automation Engineer

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related discipline and five or more years of professional applications developer experience. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

• 5+ years of experience with proven track record of developing, deploying, and maintaining AI/ML applications and solutions in production environments.

• Strong proficiency in Python (AI/ML Libraries), SQL, and tools such as Azure AI Services, Azure ML, Power BI, MS Power Platform, and Copilot.

• Proven ability to translate business needs into technical specifications and deliver scalable AI/ML solutions.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of bridging technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong organizational and project leadership abilities, with experience managing end-to-end solution lifecycles.

Preferred:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Data Science.

• Experience with SAP modules (FI, CO, PS, MM, SD, PP) and understanding of key finance processes such as Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, and Plan to Deliver.

• Background in financial analytics, business process automation, or finance transformation initiatives.

• Familiarity with Azure ML, Databricks, AWS Redshift, or similar cloud platforms.

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

Workstyle:

Onsite

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.