{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f0b9ae3474098ece97e5a56b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f0b9ae3474098ece97e5a56b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f0b9ae3474098ece97e5a56b","title":"Project Engineer Payload Integration","description":"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable, remotely piloted aircraft, tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.\n\nAgile Mission Systems (AMS) at GA-ASI in San Diego, CA a growing center of excellence in San Diego, CA – where innovation meets mission impact. We bring together high-performing technical experts and future leaders to develop, integrate, and field cutting-edge mission systems that meet the evolving needs of warfighters and decision-makers. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to drive strategic objectives, develop customer-facing relationships, and architect solutions that bring complex systems of systems together—delivering real-world mission outcomes.\n\nThe Payload Integration group addresses challenging problems by developing, integrating, fielding, supporting, and advancing mature technologies into payload solutions for GA-ASI platforms. Current payloads include Multi-Mode Radars, EO/IR systems, Advanced IRST, Electronic Warfare systems, Countermeasures, and Signal Intelligence sensors to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our customers.\n\nWe’re seeking a Project Engineer to lead and shape the technical roadmap for our portfolio of industry-leading radar technologies. These advanced radar payloads support critical missions including airborne surveillance, maritime domain awareness, UAS detection and collaboration, and other emerging capabilities. As Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in both sustaining current products and driving the development of next-generation modes, applications, and solutions.\n\nThe ideal candidate will bring strong experience in the operational use, design, and manufacturing of radar or RF systems. This role requires technical leadership across hardware integration, software development, communication systems, data dissemination, and rigorous testing—all in support of a growing customer base and an expanding capability set.\n\nDuties & Responsibilities:\nDemonstrated ability to develop expertise and become the subject matter expert and technological champion in the relevant capabilities\nUnderstanding of change management and manufacturing principles to maintain a product portfolio\nTransitions high TRL demonstrated payloads into mature payload solutions for long-term mission capabilities across GA-ASI platforms\nMature prototype level payloads through manufacturable Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) with the ability to scale to high-rate production\nLeads diverse multi-function engineering teams, meeting critical program milestones, and successfully executing programs within the defined cost and schedule.\nRepresents programs as the face of engineering ensure consistent and appropriate messaging to internal and external stakeholders.\nSupports engineering estimates and proposals during business development and shaping activities.\nDevelops program plans, estimates, schedules and execute programs to ensure programmatic and technical success.\nPerform system analysis, trade studies, author technical white papers, and generate customer technical data packages.\nComplete, document, and present System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).\nRepresent company at technical reviews, customer meetings and system level integrations\nSupports mission architecture implementations and designs.\nSupports payload compatibility and enhancement for initiatives such as Open Architectures (OMS, FACE, CESMO, etc.), Autonomy & Artificial Intelligence, fusion, track management, and other interoperability capabilities.\nSupports the development of test plans and manage the integration, verification and validation new capabilities and technologies.\nSupports development of business/strategic objectives and system concept-of-operations\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; nine or more years of experience with a Bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a Masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nProven technical expertise in radar or RF systems, with experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts.\nPrior experience in project engineering, systems integration, and technical execution of complex hardware/software products.\nStrong leadership, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to engage across technical teams, leadership, and customers.\nExperience in multi-disciplinary integration (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Software, RF, Networking, Cybersecurity).\nFamiliarity with UAS platforms (e.g., MQ-9, MQ-1, Avenger) and their interfaces is preferred.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with one or more of the following:\nMulti-Mode Radars, EO/IR Systems, IRST, EW Systems, Countermeasures, Tactical Datalinks, Open Standards (OMS, FACE, STANAG), Modeling & Simulation.\nBackground in product management, proposal development, and DoD acquisition processes.\nAbility to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance required. (TS/SCI highly desired)\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSenior (8+ years)\nWorkstyle\nHybrid\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n105,890\nPay Range High\n189,545\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nNo\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\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":"2026-08-05T11:50:14.872Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"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":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-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":"Project Engineer Payload Integration","description":"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable, remotely piloted aircraft, tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.\n\nAgile Mission Systems (AMS) at GA-ASI in San Diego, CA a growing center of excellence in San Diego, CA – where innovation meets mission impact. We bring together high-performing technical experts and future leaders to develop, integrate, and field cutting-edge mission systems that meet the evolving needs of warfighters and decision-makers. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to drive strategic objectives, develop customer-facing relationships, and architect solutions that bring complex systems of systems together—delivering real-world mission outcomes.\n\nThe Payload Integration group addresses challenging problems by developing, integrating, fielding, supporting, and advancing mature technologies into payload solutions for GA-ASI platforms. Current payloads include Multi-Mode Radars, EO/IR systems, Advanced IRST, Electronic Warfare systems, Countermeasures, and Signal Intelligence sensors to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our customers.\n\nWe’re seeking a Project Engineer to lead and shape the technical roadmap for our portfolio of industry-leading radar technologies. These advanced radar payloads support critical missions including airborne surveillance, maritime domain awareness, UAS detection and collaboration, and other emerging capabilities. As Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in both sustaining current products and driving the development of next-generation modes, applications, and solutions.\n\nThe ideal candidate will bring strong experience in the operational use, design, and manufacturing of radar or RF systems. This role requires technical leadership across hardware integration, software development, communication systems, data dissemination, and rigorous testing—all in support of a growing customer base and an expanding capability set.\n\nDuties & Responsibilities:\nDemonstrated ability to develop expertise and become the subject matter expert and technological champion in the relevant capabilities\nUnderstanding of change management and manufacturing principles to maintain a product portfolio\nTransitions high TRL demonstrated payloads into mature payload solutions for long-term mission capabilities across GA-ASI platforms\nMature prototype level payloads through manufacturable Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) with the ability to scale to high-rate production\nLeads diverse multi-function engineering teams, meeting critical program milestones, and successfully executing programs within the defined cost and schedule.\nRepresents programs as the face of engineering ensure consistent and appropriate messaging to internal and external stakeholders.\nSupports engineering estimates and proposals during business development and shaping activities.\nDevelops program plans, estimates, schedules and execute programs to ensure programmatic and technical success.\nPerform system analysis, trade studies, author technical white papers, and generate customer technical data packages.\nComplete, document, and present System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).\nRepresent company at technical reviews, customer meetings and system level integrations\nSupports mission architecture implementations and designs.\nSupports payload compatibility and enhancement for initiatives such as Open Architectures (OMS, FACE, CESMO, etc.), Autonomy & Artificial Intelligence, fusion, track management, and other interoperability capabilities.\nSupports the development of test plans and manage the integration, verification and validation new capabilities and technologies.\nSupports development of business/strategic objectives and system concept-of-operations\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; nine or more years of experience with a Bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a Masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nProven technical expertise in radar or RF systems, with experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts.\nPrior experience in project engineering, systems integration, and technical execution of complex hardware/software products.\nStrong leadership, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to engage across technical teams, leadership, and customers.\nExperience in multi-disciplinary integration (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Software, RF, Networking, Cybersecurity).\nFamiliarity with UAS platforms (e.g., MQ-9, MQ-1, Avenger) and their interfaces is preferred.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with one or more of the following:\nMulti-Mode Radars, EO/IR Systems, IRST, EW Systems, Countermeasures, Tactical Datalinks, Open Standards (OMS, FACE, STANAG), Modeling & Simulation.\nBackground in product management, proposal development, and DoD acquisition processes.\nAbility to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance required. 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