{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dbb1af362de4747186c24925","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dbb1af362de4747186c24925","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dbb1af362de4747186c24925","title":"Actuated Systems 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 located in Poway, CA as an Actuated Systems Engineer. In this position, you will lead development of actuated systems for aircraft flight control, deployment and utility systems. The GA-ASI’s actuated systems consist of a wide array of control/deployment mechanisms and rotary and linear electro-mechanical actuators comprising BLDC Motor, gear train, ball screw, bearings, feedback devices, brakes, and other components. You will also collaborate with interdisciplinary functional teams including EE, Controls, Software, Flight Technologies, Landing Gear, and Aero Structures to ensure system level success. The Engineer will participate in Actuated system lifecycle development activities including requirements definition, design reviews, procurement/manufacturing, and qualification/certification. You will also perform trade studies of relevant technologies, devices and components. Additionally, you will provide product support for the GA-ASI's existing range of actuators and mechanisms.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nDetermines annual and multi year technical objectives for designated engineering systems or project(s)/program(s).\nRepresents the assigned systems or projects(s)/program(s) as a prime technical expert.\nAct as expert consultant and advisor in identified area(s) of engineering.\nAdvises or directs the activities of assigned project(s)/program (s) to achieve technical objectives.\nDirects and allocates technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives.\nDevelops new and/or expands existing business opportunities.\nEnsures compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained.\nParticipates in the planning, selection, retention, and development of the professional staff.\nPublishes and present technical papers and abstracts and participate in internal and external technical program reviews.\nMaintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\n\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\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; 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.\nDemonstrates 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.\nMust 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; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.\nMust be customer focused and able to work on a self- initiated basis or in a team environment and able to travel as required.\nA 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.\nExperience with bearing selection and sizing, motor selection and sizing and gear design and analysis preferred.\n3D CAD modeling, drawing generation and checking experience preferred.\nFinite Element Analysis experience preferred.\nWorking knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred\nElectromagnetic devices knowledge preferred.\nMechanism design experience preferred.\nHydraulic, electro-hydraulic and electro-hydrostatic actuation experience preferred.\nSupervisory experience preferred.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSenior (8+ years)\nWorkstyle\nHybrid\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n116,480\nPay Range High\n208,505\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:22:40.221Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"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":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Actuated Systems 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 located in Poway, CA as an Actuated Systems Engineer. In this position, you will lead development of actuated systems for aircraft flight control, deployment and utility systems. The GA-ASI’s actuated systems consist of a wide array of control/deployment mechanisms and rotary and linear electro-mechanical actuators comprising BLDC Motor, gear train, ball screw, bearings, feedback devices, brakes, and other components. You will also collaborate with interdisciplinary functional teams including EE, Controls, Software, Flight Technologies, Landing Gear, and Aero Structures to ensure system level success. The Engineer will participate in Actuated system lifecycle development activities including requirements definition, design reviews, procurement/manufacturing, and qualification/certification. You will also perform trade studies of relevant technologies, devices and components. Additionally, you will provide product support for the GA-ASI's existing range of actuators and mechanisms.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nDetermines annual and multi year technical objectives for designated engineering systems or project(s)/program(s).\nRepresents the assigned systems or projects(s)/program(s) as a prime technical expert.\nAct as expert consultant and advisor in identified area(s) of engineering.\nAdvises or directs the activities of assigned project(s)/program (s) to achieve technical objectives.\nDirects and allocates technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives.\nDevelops new and/or expands existing business opportunities.\nEnsures compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained.\nParticipates in the planning, selection, retention, and development of the professional staff.\nPublishes and present technical papers and abstracts and participate in internal and external technical program reviews.\nMaintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\n\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\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; 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. 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