{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e46c2460c039c12d09b4378c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e46c2460c039c12d09b4378c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e46c2460c039c12d09b4378c","title":"Advanced Programs Senior Systems Engineering Architect","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\nThe Advanced Programs group has an exciting opportunity in San Diego, CA (Poway, CA) for an Advanced Programs Utility Systems Architect to oversee the definition and development of vehicle control systems for application on emerging unmanned air vehicle concepts. The department seeks a candidate with proficient design and application experience in vehicle control, subsystem control, vehicle system architecture, and flight test to support emerging advanced aircraft development programs. Experience in front-end air vehicle system development efforts including requirements development, clean-sheet design, software integration and validation, and lab/ground/flight-based test planning, execution, and analysis will be required.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelop technical roadmap and execution plans for the design, development, integration, and test of an advanced vehicle management and control system\nDevelop technical and strategy-level briefings for internal and external stakeholder review\nRegular communication with Advanced Programs and ASI executive leadership\nProvide regular technical mentorship to lower-level technical team members\nDevelop cohesive utility system architectures and manage teams performing detailed design\nManage LRU development and risk mitigation for aircraft utility systems\nFlight autonomy architecture and design\nUtility control architecture and design\nDevelopment of vehicle state diagrams\nSelection of Vehicle Management System Hardware\nIntegration and testing of Vehicle Management System Hardware\nSupport the decomposition of mission use cases to define control system requirements that are compliant with adequate MIL Specs.\nDevelop analytical tools as required for advanced concepts.\nPerform vehicle-control-system-related tasks for all phases of a new aircraft development program, including requirements development, clean-sheet design, software integration and validation, flight test planning, and analysis of flight data through prototype flight tests.\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; 18 or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, 16 or more years of experience with a masters degree, or 13 or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nDegree in aerospace/aeronautical, electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field is highly desirable.\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.\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.\nMust be customer focused and able to work on a self- initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.\nComfortable in working with a team of subject matter experts.\nAble to lead less-experienced engineers.\nExcellent documentation and communication skills.\nFamiliarity with airworthiness\nFamiliarity with MBSE\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSenior (8+ years)\nWorkstyle\nHybrid\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?\nYes\nClearance Level\nSecret\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T13:15:05.915Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"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"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Advanced Programs Senior Systems Engineering Architect","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\nThe Advanced Programs group has an exciting opportunity in San Diego, CA (Poway, CA) for an Advanced Programs Utility Systems Architect to oversee the definition and development of vehicle control systems for application on emerging unmanned air vehicle concepts. The department seeks a candidate with proficient design and application experience in vehicle control, subsystem control, vehicle system architecture, and flight test to support emerging advanced aircraft development programs. Experience in front-end air vehicle system development efforts including requirements development, clean-sheet design, software integration and validation, and lab/ground/flight-based test planning, execution, and analysis will be required.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelop technical roadmap and execution plans for the design, development, integration, and test of an advanced vehicle management and control system\nDevelop technical and strategy-level briefings for internal and external stakeholder review\nRegular communication with Advanced Programs and ASI executive leadership\nProvide regular technical mentorship to lower-level technical team members\nDevelop cohesive utility system architectures and manage teams performing detailed design\nManage LRU development and risk mitigation for aircraft utility systems\nFlight autonomy architecture and design\nUtility control architecture and design\nDevelopment of vehicle state diagrams\nSelection of Vehicle Management System Hardware\nIntegration and testing of Vehicle Management System Hardware\nSupport the decomposition of mission use cases to define control system requirements that are compliant with adequate MIL Specs.\nDevelop analytical tools as required for advanced concepts.\nPerform vehicle-control-system-related tasks for all phases of a new aircraft development program, including requirements development, clean-sheet design, software integration and validation, flight test planning, and analysis of flight data through prototype flight tests.\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; 18 or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, 16 or more years of experience with a masters degree, or 13 or more years with a PhD. 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