General Atomics-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Senior
Hybrid • Poway, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Publishing Industries

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) develops and delivers advanced unmanned aircraft systems and integrated mission technologies that support national security. We invite applications for an L8 Senior Staff Engineer who will serve as a recognized authority in one or more engineering fields. This individual will lead complex technical and conceptual initiatives in system-of-systems architectures and integrated kill chain solutions while also playing a key role in the strategic direction and technical leadership of the organization. This position is hands-on and technical within the Mission/Operations Analysis Advanced Concepts team, with limited management responsibility but significant influence and advisory capacity across the enterprise.

  • Provide technical leadership by conceptualizing and driving innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges, including the development of mission-level modeling and simulation strategies for integrated kill chain architectures across air, space, land, sea, and cyber domains.
  • Oversee solution implementation by directing planning, ensuring simulation frameworks (e.g., AFSIM) accurately reflect operational requirements, and guiding analysis and concept development efforts.
  • Represent GA-ASI as a national expert by delivering presentations, publishing technical papers, advising senior stakeholders on resource planning and progress reporting, and contributing to business strategies.
  • Anticipate and address future engineering challenges by shaping strategic roadmaps, guiding acquisition decisions, and upholding rigorous compliance with security, regulatory, and confidentiality standards.
  • Demonstrated deep expertise in system-of-systems modeling and mission-level analysis that includes platform mission system integration and trade study execution.
  • Hands-on experience with simulation environments such as AFSIM or equivalent tools in support of integrated kill chain and end-to-end mission architecture analysis.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of systems engineering principles, including digital twin, digital thread, and digital product definition.
  • Proficient in SysML (Systems Modeling Language) and CAMEO.
  • Proven ability to conceptualize complex technical problems, drive innovative solutions, and advise senior leadership effectively.
  • Excellent technical communication skills, including experience preparing and delivering briefings, technical papers, and presentations to national audiences.
  • Interact confidently with senior internal and external personnel on technical matters requiring multi-organizational coordination.
  • Function as both a technical expert and spokesperson for GA-ASI, contributing to efforts in attracting and retaining top engineering talent and business.
  • Must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Engineering (or a related technical discipline) from an accredited institution with progressive engineering experience as follows: 18+ years with a Bachelor's, 16+ years with a Master's, or 13+ years with a Ph.D. (Equivalent engineering experience may substitute for formal education.)
  • Must be a nationally recognized expert in one or more engineering fields, evidenced by original publications in professional engineering journals, invited presentations at national symposiums, participation as Chair on national engineering panels, and/or engineering patents held.
  • Demonstrated leadership record in resolving highly technical, complex engineering problems and a key contributor to attracting and retaining engineering business and professional staff.
  • Proven ability to guide resolution of complex technical challenges, champion innovative concepts, and serve as an expert spokesperson.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of systems engineering principles-including digital twin, digital thread, digital product definition-as well as proficiency in SysML and CAMEO.
  • Hands-on experience with simulation environments (e.g., AFSIM or equivalent) supporting integrated kill chain and mission-level architecture analysis.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset, capable of working independently or collaboratively in team environments.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
  • US Citizenship Required?
  • Experience influencing acquisition decisions, technology roadmaps, or strategic engineering initiatives.
  • Familiarity with Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), all-domain operations, or campaign-level analysis.
  • Experience integrating classified threat models or system performance data into simulation frameworks.
  • Prior experience supporting or working within Special Access Programs (SAP).
  • Knowledge of Command Professional Edition and system optimization strategies.
  • Experience leading product development from pre-proposal through tactical deployment across the full product lifecycle.
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