Engineer Viii

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 have an exciting opportunity for an airborne platform level Mission Architect within the GA-ASI Mission Payloads & Exploitation group in Poway, CA.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to the Director of System Engineering and is responsible for the essential architecture and payload description for all new GA-ASI air and ground systems.

• Develops architectures using radar, EW/EA, EOIR, Multi-Int, communications, radios, and broadband RF sensors to satisfy ConOp and Mission needs.

• Serves as Chief Engineer for Mission Architectures and Technical Proposal lead for complex Integrated Systems.

• Will work closely with aircraft and mission Business Development and stakeholders across the GA-ASI family of P&L centers.

• Interface with program office to jointly communicate and sell fundamental aspects of the required system architecture and establish essential scope coverage in proposal efforts.

• Interface with customers during program shaping, ConOps development, Mission Architecture definition, and requirements derivation activities.

• Interface with other System Engineers to collaborate on trade studies, flow down System Architecture, Payload Selection, make/buy decisions, and requirements synthesis/allocation.

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