MQ-1C Gray Eagle Systems Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a technically skilled engineer to support system-level management of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle platform across air vehicle, ground control, datalinks, and mission systems.

You will resolve complex technical issues, support platform improvements, and coordinate cross-functional engineering efforts for domestic and international opportunities including DOD, DCS, and FMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Strong engineering concepts with ability to apply to multidisciplinary systems.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple activities and teams.
• Willingness to work extended hours.
• Professional Engineering License desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supports system-level technical management across the MQ-1C Gray Eagle platform, including aircraft, ground control, datalinks, and mission systems.
• Evaluates technical issues, customer needs, and operational challenges and develops effective approaches for resolution.
• Performs system-level engineering analysis, trade studies, and technical assessments to support issue resolution, capability integration, and platform improvements.
• Coordinates across engineering disciplines to ensure solutions are integrated and aligned with program objectives.
• Interfaces with customers (US Army and Army National Guard) to support technical coordination and ongoing system improvements.
• Supports proposal and capture activities for new domestic and foreign opportunities by contributing to technical solution development, requirements analysis, and risk assessment.
• Documents findings, prepares technical reports and presentations, and communicates results to engineering staff, management, and customers.
• Provides technical direction to designers, technicians, and less experienced professional staff.
• Represents the organization in technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders on assigned projects.
• 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional coordination

Systems thinking

Leadership of technical efforts

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a technically skilled engineer to support system-level management of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle platform across air vehicle, ground control, datalinks, and mission systems.

You will resolve complex technical issues, support platform improvements, and coordinate cross-functional engineering efforts for domestic and international opportunities including DOD, DCS, and FMS.