Systems Engineer Requirements Management MQ 9B

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.

**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.

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.

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead system engineering activities across the MQ-9B platform, supporting complex aerospace systems.

This role will be responsible for driving design compliance, managing capability interdependencies, and ensuring the effective execution of systems engineering processes throughout the development lifecycle.

The selected candidate will also serve as a mentor to junior engineers, promoting technical growth and consistency in engineering practice

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Perform System Engineering activities primarily focused on Unmanned Aerial Systems.
+ Lead system engineering activities for one or more project efforts to include requirements development for design, development, and integration.
+ Perform system analysis, generate requirements, and develop system architecture and designs.
+ 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.
+ Provide direction to technical staff and be capable to lead a team of low to moderate experienced professional staff.
+ Support the development of test plans and manage the integration, verification, and validation of systems through different test phases.
+ Support research and development for proposals, white papers, and action responses.
+ Elicit stakeholder needs, analysis and define requirements; to include allocation, decomposition, and bi-directional traceability.
+ Determine system impacts based on functional analysis to a proposed change.
+ Provide guidance on conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special requirements.
+ Resolve highly complex engineering problems through development and application of innovative processes and designs.
+ Interface effectively with internal and external personnel using strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
+ Participate in technical reviews, meetings, system-level integration events, or represent the organization as a prime technical contact.
+ Employ standard System Engineering practices and methodology utilizing available tools and resources, including:
+ Requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
+ Data management tools (e.g., SharePoint)
+ Documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and other similar tool alternatives.
+ Develop and maintain engineering schedules/budgets for programs tasks or subtasks.
+ Additional duties include the development and presentation of technical material for review and presentation of reports at engineering meetings.
+ Lead Systems Engineering efforts within the MQ-9B platform, ensuring alignment between customer requirements, system design, and program objectives.
+ Develop and recommend enhancements to MQ-9B Systems Engineering processes to effectively manage customer capability interdependencies, configuration impacts, and system-level trade-offs.
+ Drive requirements decomposition, allocation, and verification planning to ensure system compliance with mission and safety-critical standards.
+ Provide technical leadership for cross-functional engineering activities, including interface definition, system integration, and architecture development.
+ Support design reviews, risk management, and change control processes, ensuring technical rigor and traceability across all system elements.
+ Collaborate with program leadership, customers, and design teams to resolve system-level issues and maintain alignment with operational needs.
+ Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, providing direction through all phases of the system development lifecycle (SDLC)—from concept and design through integration, test, and verification.
+ 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.51765
**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.
+ Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
+ Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.
+ Capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
+ Must be customer focused and able to work on a self- initiated basis or in a team environment.
+ Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
+ A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium, and invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel are desirable.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

**Salary:** $116,480 - $208,505 **Travel Percentage Required** 0 - 25 **Relocation Assistance Provided** Not Provided **US Citizenship Required?** Yes **Clearance Required?** Desired **Clearance Level** Senior (8+ years) **Workstyle** Hybrid
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

EEO is the law.

We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.

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U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.

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