Systems Engineer Requirements Management MQ-9B

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

Benefits offered by this job

ICP bonus

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) with company match

On-site cafeterias and gyms

Discount tickets to San Diego Zoo and

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Requirements and Architecture Engineering team supporting MQ-9B programs in Poway, CA.

You will apply your systems engineering expertise to develop and trace requirements across design, development and tests, collaborating with MQ-9B leadership and customers to maintain alignment with program needs. The role emphasizes requirements management, verification and validation, technical reviews, and effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in engineering with progressive experience (4+ yrs with bachelor, 2+ yrs with master).
• Understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory with broad application.
• Ability to learn quickly, organize, coordinate work phases, and provide solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform system engineering activities focused on requirements management for UAS.
• Develop requirements for design, development, and integration across projects.
• Analyze stakeholder requirements and allocate to system-level specs with traceability.
• Support the development of test plans and procedures; verify and validate requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership, customers, and design teams to resolve system-level issues.
• Interface with internal and external personnel using strong communication and collaboration.
• Participate in technical reviews and system-level integration events.
• Promote continuous improvement and technical excellence in systems engineering.

Skills

Requirements management

System Engineering

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

Excel

Integrity Lifecycle Manager

SharePoint

Teamcenter

Microsoft Office

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.

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.

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Requirements and Architecture Engineering team in support of MQ-9B Programs in Poway, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your system engineering expertise to provide cutting-edge technology for our customers, with growth opportunities supporting this expanding customer base.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform System Engineering activities primarily focused on requirements management for Unmanned Aerial Systems.
• Conduct system engineering activities for one or more project efforts to include requirements development for design, development, and integration.
• Perform analysis of stakeholder requirements to decompose and allocate requirements to lower levels of specifications (system/segment/subsystem/component). Ensure bi-directional traceability between requirements at all levels of specification.
  • Elicit stakeholder needs, analysis and define requirements; to include allocation, decomposition, and bi-directional traceability.
• Support the development of test plans and test procedures.
• Manage the verification and validation of system requirements through different test phases.
• Determine system impacts based on functional analysis to a proposed change.
• Provide guidance on conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special requirements.
• Interface effectively with internal and external personnel using strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Participate in technical reviews, meetings, system-level integration events.
• Collaborate with MQ-9B leadership, customer and design teams to resolve system-level issues and maintain alignment with program needs.
• Employ standard System Engineering practices and methodology utilizing available tools and resources, including:
  • Requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, JAMA, Excel)
  • Verification management tools (e.g., Integrity Lifecycle Manager)
  • Data management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teamcenter)
  • Documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and other similar tool alternatives.
• Manage Systems Engineering schedules and allocated budgets.
• Additional duties include the development and presentation of technical material for review and presentation of reports at engineering meetings.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence across the systems engineering organization.

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

Highlights Working For GA-ASI

• This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (up to 1 day/week remote work from home) pending project needs.
• Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to discounted tickets for amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
• Outstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.

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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary
Salary range: 81,080 - 141,650