Senior Vehicle Control Systems Architect – Flight Autonomy

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 140,940 - 252,293; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm seeks an Advanced Programs Utility Systems Architect in Poway, California. This full-time role involves overseeing the development of control systems for emerging unmanned air vehicles. Candidates should have a significant background in engineering with 18 years' experience for a bachelor's degree or less with master's degrees. Responsibilities include creating technical roadmaps, managing teams, and mentoring junior engineers, with a salary range of $140,940 - $252,293.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience with a bachelors degree.
• 16+ years of experience with a masters degree.
• 13+ years of experience with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical roadmap for vehicle management and control system.
• Provide technical mentorship to lower-level team members.
• Manage LRU development and risk mitigation for aircraft utility systems.

Skills

Vehicle control systems

Subsystem control

Flight test

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Master's degree or PhD in engineering

Degree in aerospace/aeronautical, electrical, mechanical engineering

Tools

MBSE

Analytical tools

Job description

A leading aerospace technology firm seeks an Advanced Programs Utility Systems Architect in Poway, California. This full-time role involves overseeing the development of control systems for emerging unmanned air vehicles. Candidates should have a significant background in engineering with 18 years' experience for a bachelor's degree or less with master's degrees. Responsibilities include creating technical roadmaps, managing teams, and mentoring junior engineers, with a salary range of $140,940 - $252,293.