Lead Airframe Engineer: Next-Gen UAS Structures (Hybrid)

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Poway

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an Advanced Airframe Project Engineer (Engineer V) to lead airframe structures development for next‑gen unmanned aircraft from concept through testing in Poway, CA.

You will coordinate across design, analysis, manufacturing, and suppliers, driving DFMA and program execution while shaping cutting‑edge aerospace capabilities. A DoD clearance is required and hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering with progressive engineering experience.
• 9+ years with a BS, 7+ with an MS, or 4+ with a PhD; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead airframe/structures subsystem projects for advanced unmanned aircraft.
• Coordinate across Structural Design, Loads Development, Structures Analysis, Materials/Processes, Manufacturing, and Tooling.
• Develop requirements, statements of work, and project estimates for airframe structures.
• Oversee supplier tech data packages and ensure DFMA integration.

Skills

Airframe structures experience

Project leadership

DFMA awareness

Communication skills

Microsoft Project

Excel

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an Advanced Airframe Project Engineer (Engineer V) to lead airframe structures development for next‑gen unmanned aircraft from concept through testing in Poway, CA.

You will coordinate across design, analysis, manufacturing, and suppliers, driving DFMA and program execution while shaping cutting‑edge aerospace capabilities. A DoD clearance is required and hybrid work is offered.