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(GA-ASI) is seeking a Senior (Principal-Level) Autonomy Test Automation Architect to define, lead, and scale the enterprise validation architecture for mission autonomy systems across operational aircraft and distributed autonomous platforms.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nThis is a technical leadership and organizational impact role, not an individual contributor test architect.\nThis position establishes the technical vision, architecture, governance, and organizational strategy for validating AI-driven mission autonomy at operational scale — spanning MIL, SIL, HIL, flight test, and fielded fleet analytics.\nYou will define how GA-ASI engineers trust, certifies, fields, and continuously improves autonomy systems operating in contested and degraded environments.\nEnterprise Autonomy Validation Architecture (Strategic Ownership)\nDefine and govern the enterprise autonomy verification & validation (V&V) architecture\nEstablish standardized frameworks spanning MIL SIL HIL flight test\nfleet feedback loops\nDrive traceability from autonomy requirements to mission-level performance outcomes\nEstablish reusable validation infrastructure across multiple autonomy programs\nDefine certification-ready validation artifacts aligned with customer and regulatory requirements\nAI Confidence & Trust Engineering\nArchitect statistical confidence frameworks for AI robustness, safety, and mission effectiveness\nDefine measurable autonomy readiness and deployment thresholds\nEstablish adversarial, resilience, and edge-case stress strategies\nDevelop explainability, traceability, and mission-decision accountability frameworks\nLead AI assurance methodologies aligned with emerging DoD autonomy governance standards\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 computer science, information systems or related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nExperience:\nExtensive experience in autonomy systems, AI/ML validation, or large-scale safety-critical system verification\nDemonstrated experience architecting complex automation frameworks\nExperience leading technical teams or enterprise initiatives preferred\nTechnical Depth Required:\nAutonomy & AI validation methodologies\nMIL/SIL/HIL integration\nModeling & Simulation ecosystems\nDistributed systems testing\nDevSecOps, MLOps, CI/CD\nStatistical performance evaluation\nPython, C++, or equivalent autonomy test languages\nOther Requirements:\nStrong executive communication and briefing skills\nAbility to influence across matrixed organizations\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI security clearance is required (active clearance strongly preferred).\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSenior (8+ years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n140,940\nPay Range High\n252,293\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nTop Secret (SCI access eligible)","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:19:56.789Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1253.00","title":"Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers","slug":"software-quality-assurance-analysts-and-testers"},{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"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":"Sr. System Test Autonomation Architect - Supervisor","description":"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. 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(GA-ASI) is seeking a Senior (Principal-Level) Autonomy Test Automation Architect to define, lead, and scale the enterprise validation architecture for mission autonomy systems across operational aircraft and distributed autonomous platforms.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nThis is a technical leadership and organizational impact role, not an individual contributor test architect.\nThis position establishes the technical vision, architecture, governance, and organizational strategy for validating AI-driven mission autonomy at operational scale — spanning MIL, SIL, HIL, flight test, and fielded fleet analytics.\nYou will define how GA-ASI engineers trust, certifies, fields, and continuously improves autonomy systems operating in contested and degraded environments.\nEnterprise Autonomy Validation Architecture (Strategic Ownership)\nDefine and govern the enterprise autonomy verification & validation (V&V) architecture\nEstablish standardized frameworks spanning MIL SIL HIL flight test\nfleet feedback loops\nDrive traceability from autonomy requirements to mission-level performance outcomes\nEstablish reusable validation infrastructure across multiple autonomy programs\nDefine certification-ready validation artifacts aligned with customer and regulatory requirements\nAI Confidence & Trust Engineering\nArchitect statistical confidence frameworks for AI robustness, safety, and mission effectiveness\nDefine measurable autonomy readiness and deployment thresholds\nEstablish adversarial, resilience, and edge-case stress strategies\nDevelop explainability, traceability, and mission-decision accountability frameworks\nLead AI assurance methodologies aligned with emerging DoD autonomy governance standards\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 computer science, information systems or related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. 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