Autonomy Capabilities Engineer for Next-Gen Combat Aircraft

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 105,890 - 189,545; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits for career growth

Dynamic high-technology environment

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is looking for a Capability Development Engineer for the FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program. In this full-time role, you will lead product development tasks through all phases, coordinate teams across various disciplines, and ensure project success.

The position demands a strong technical background in engineering and proven experience in defense systems development. You will benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in engineering.
• Nine plus years of experience for bachelor's, seven for master's, or four for PhD.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-technology product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development tasks for new FQ-42A capabilities.
• Coordinate technical work across multiple disciplines.
• Translate customer needs into clear, testable requirements.

Skills

Engineering experience

Systems engineering principles

Project coordination

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Model-based systems engineering tools

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is looking for a Capability Development Engineer for the FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program. In this full-time role, you will lead product development tasks through all phases, coordinate teams across various disciplines, and ensure project success.

The position demands a strong technical background in engineering and proven experience in defense systems development. You will benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a high-tech environment.