Systems Engineer Lead

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 116,480 - 208,505; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with extensive experience in the aerospace sector. Responsibilities include leading a Systems Engineering team, ensuring program execution, mentoring junior engineers, and engaging with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering with significant aerospace experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Competitive salary range of $116,480 to $208,505 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of engineering experience required with a Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of experience required with a Master's degree.
• 7+ years with a PhD or equivalent engineering experience.
• Experience as an IPT lead or technical lead preferred.
• Customer-focused with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of Systems Engineering team for the program.
• Define tasks to meet project milestones and customer requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders and collaborate for program success.

Skills

DoD aerospace experience

Unmanned air vehicle design

Aircraft design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

Cameo

Magic Draw

JAMA

Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence)

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solution to advanced technical engineering problem(s). May function in an advisory or project leadership role providing direction to experienced professional staff. Formulates plans, typically long term, for solution(s) development, documentation, and deployment, as well as meeting various compliance, reporting, and safety standards. Evaluates the integration of the engineering solution within the overall engineering environment; and ensures that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates completed. Communicates with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the solution development cycle, represents the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects, interacts with senior external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations, and participates in the development of new or expansion of existing business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for technical, cost, and schedule execution of the program’s Systems Engineering team.
• Ensures all work products are produced in accordance with the project plan to satisfy the customer requirements.
• Ensures all work products are completed on cost and schedule.
• Defines IMS tasks required to complete scope of work to achieve program milestones.
• Is the control account manager for assigned control accounts.
• Provides technical oversight and direction of the Systems Engineering team for assigned program. SE team typically includes: requirements, modeling & simulation, airworthiness, human factors, system safety, cybersecurity, and RAM.
• Responsible for external stakeholder engagement for the team’s scope of work. Frequently collaborates with customers, subcontractors, and mission partners.
• Contributes to the conduct of program design and readiness reviews.
• Collaborates with SE leadership and peers to ensure consistent implementation of SE practices across programs.
• Mentors junior engineers with SE practices.
• Drives continuous improvement in system engineering processes, tools, and practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and reuse.
• Supports internal development and new business opportunities.
• Using traditional and model-based systems engineering approaches, leads and contributes to the development of all SE work products which may include:
• CONOPS
• System Architecture
• Requirements and Interface Control Documents
• Mission and System Analysis
• Trade Studies
• MBSE Models
• TRL / MRL Assessments
• Verification & Validation Artifacts
• Airworthiness Artifacts
• Hume Factor Artifacts
• System Safety Artifacts
• Cybersecurity Artifacts
• Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) Artifacts

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have prior experience in DoD aerospace, unmanned air vehicle, and aircraft design.
• Prior experience as an IPT lead or technical lead strongly desired.
• Familiarity with the following tools is desired: Cameo, Magic Draw, JAMA, Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence).
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems. Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 116,480 - 208,505