Senior 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

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA, is seeking an Advanced Airframe Project Engineer (Engineer V) to lead the development of cutting‑edge airframe structures for unmanned aircraft programs.

You will drive requirements, coordinate across design, analysis, and manufacturing, and guide cross‑disciplinary teams through flight testing and program execution. The role emphasizes program leadership, DFMA considerations, supplier coordination, and communication with leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or related field with progressive engineering experience.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead airframe/structures subsystem projects for advanced unmanned aircraft.
• Coordinate across Structural Design, Loads Development, Structural Analysis, Materials & Processes, Manufacturing, and Tooling.
• Develop requirements, internal statements of work, and project estimates for airframe structures.

Skills

DoD security clearance

Strong communication

Project management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA, is seeking an Advanced Airframe Project Engineer (Engineer V) to lead the development of cutting‑edge airframe structures for unmanned aircraft programs.

You will drive requirements, coordinate across design, analysis, and manufacturing, and guide cross‑disciplinary teams through flight testing and program execution. The role emphasizes program leadership, DFMA considerations, supplier coordination, and communication with leadership and