{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"60061a6f192284ae80f6ae3e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/60061a6f192284ae80f6ae3e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/60061a6f192284ae80f6ae3e","title":"Weapons Project Engineer","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.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity leading weapons integration efforts from cradle to grave across GA-ASI unmanned platforms as a Project Engineer in our Agile Mission Systems (AMS) group. Develop solutions to real world problems tied directly to current events and get to see your effort have immediate impacts for the warfighter. Along with integration the team owns and provides solutions across the Stores Management System including pylons, launchers, electrical systems, control computers, and provides input into targeting solutions and kill chain development to support weapons effects.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nLead a group of varied engineering functions developing solutions to enable carriage and release of munitions and Air Launched Effects (ALEs)\nResponsible for program technical decisions as the system architect\nSupport all test phases including live fire events and system troubleshooting as the program’s subject matter expert\nOpportunity to join in on proposals and white-paper development creating novel solutions for requests directly from the warfighter and future capabilities/platforms envisioned by a forward-thinking executive management team\nInterface with operators/end-user, executive management, program management, acquisition customer, vendors, engineering teams, and flight operations to field new capabilities\nLead, develop, and present material at technical meetings and design reviews\nProject Engineering duties also consist of leading the development of program plans, estimates, schedules, system & sub-system requirements, system & sub-system test plans, technical orders, operator training, and sustainment activities\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically 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.\nDemonstrates an 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.\nMust possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.\nStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.\nCustomer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.\nMust be able to work both independently and in a team environment.\nAble to work extended hours as required.\nAbility to travel to support program and test events (up to 25%).\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.\nDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nExperience integrating weapons, payloads, or avionics onto aircraft\nExperience with weapon or tactical datalinks\nFamiliarity with MIL-STD-1553 and logical Interface Control Documents\nSoftware programming or embedded systems experience (familiarity with C++, MATLAB, Python, PERL scripting, etc.)\nCandidate ideally also has previous project management experience\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nOnsite\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n99,500\n\nPay Range High\n\n170,750\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nNo\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-12T11:03:33.802Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Weapons Project Engineer","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.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity leading weapons integration efforts from cradle to grave across GA-ASI unmanned platforms as a Project Engineer in our Agile Mission Systems (AMS) group. Develop solutions to real world problems tied directly to current events and get to see your effort have immediate impacts for the warfighter. Along with integration the team owns and provides solutions across the Stores Management System including pylons, launchers, electrical systems, control computers, and provides input into targeting solutions and kill chain development to support weapons effects.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nLead a group of varied engineering functions developing solutions to enable carriage and release of munitions and Air Launched Effects (ALEs)\nResponsible for program technical decisions as the system architect\nSupport all test phases including live fire events and system troubleshooting as the program’s subject matter expert\nOpportunity to join in on proposals and white-paper development creating novel solutions for requests directly from the warfighter and future capabilities/platforms envisioned by a forward-thinking executive management team\nInterface with operators/end-user, executive management, program management, acquisition customer, vendors, engineering teams, and flight operations to field new capabilities\nLead, develop, and present material at technical meetings and design reviews\nProject Engineering duties also consist of leading the development of program plans, estimates, schedules, system & sub-system requirements, system & sub-system test plans, technical orders, operator training, and sustainment activities\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically 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. 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