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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Controls Engineer - **Company:** General Atomics - **Location:** Poway, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $98,100.0 - $171,398.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Traceability, Verification and Validation (Software) - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=780ecdcb5b191d04 ## About the Role * 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. * Working knowledge of engineering principles, design processes, and product development lifecycle. * Experience or familiarity with design controls, requirements traceability, verification/validation, and configuration management (AS9100 preferred). * Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks across multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities. * Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. * Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to document and present technical information. * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment. * Interest in or demonstrated capability toward project coordination, planning, and execution. * Ability to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance is required. ## Description * Execute and support Design Control processes aligned with AS9100 and internal quality management requirements. * Ensure documentation of requirements traceability from customer requirements through design, verification, and validation. * Coordinate and support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR), including review of and advisement on materials, tracking action items, and following up on closure. * Ensure verification and validation (V&V) activities are defined, documented, and supported with objective evidence. * Assure design documentation and configuration control, including revision tracking and proper release of engineering artifacts. * Confirm and assure design compliance assessments and identify gaps, risks, or inconsistencies in requirements, verification, and documentation. * Collaborate with systems engineering assurance, project planning, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure consistent application of design controls. * Ensure development of key deliverables including test plans/reports, compliance matrices, technical documentation, and qualification packages. * Track and communicate process compliance to standards and support continuous relevance to business needs. * Contribute to process improvements, including development of templates, checklists, and standard work. * Support internal and external audits (e.g., AS9100) through preparation of documentation and objective evidence. * Support and inform senior design assurance group manager. 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