Systems Engineer

General Atomics
Poway, CA, United States
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Activity Diagram Adobe InDesign Systems Engineering Hardware Design Software Systems Data Streaming Systems Architecture Systems Integration Jama (Software) Front End Software Development

Job description

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 in Poway, California for a Systems Engineer with a strong Systems Engineering and Integration background to lead and assist on programs requiring system definition, architecture development, and integration support., * Will work with customers, operators, and end user surrogates to develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) that lead to detailed system design and requirements.

  • Will lead system architecture development building a shared, configuration managed, system definition that will be used by multiple functional groups and stakeholders on internal and customer funded programs.
  • Will be the focal point on programs for system knowledge and design decisions.
  • Candidate will be expected to have a solid understanding of system, subsystems, and components, as well as all internal/external interfaces.
  • Will help design and ensure compliance of interfaces between software and hardware while managing changes, as required.
  • Will develop data flows, activity diagrams, or sequence diagrams as appropriate to help define hardware and software systems.
  • Will work on a wide range of products from Command/Control to Payloads to Exploitation systems, and work with a wide range of highly talented people from many technical disciplines.

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

Requirements

  • 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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Must have experience developing/deriving Use Cases.
  • Must have experience developing/deriving requirements from Use Cases and System Architecture.
  • Must have experience leading or briefing in design reviews, as well as generating content for milestone reviews.
  • Must be capable of clearly communicating design and requirements to multiple levels of audiences, including software/hardware teams, team leads, and directors.
  • Must have subject matter experience in a relevant technology.
  • Experience with system integration of complex systems is desired.
  • Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo and Jama is highly desired.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is required., Aircraft Piloting, Change Management, Communication Skills, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Cross-Functional, Diversity, DoD Secret Clearance, Engineering, Hardware Design, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Requirements Derivation, Surveillance, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, United States Citizen, Use Cases, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel

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