Avionics Project Engineer

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in UAS, ISR, and radar technology. They are seeking a Project Engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation UAS avionics systems. The role involves working closely with IPT leaders and Chief Engineers to develop avionics solutions that meet aircraft-level requirements.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Drive the design, integration, and validation of avionics systems, including datalinks, onboard computing, and networking solutions.
• Analyze aircraft-level requirements and translate them into detailed specifications for avionics subsystems and components.
• Oversee the integration of avionics hardware and software, ensuring compatibility with communications protocols such as ARINC, Serial, CAN, TCP/IP, and both digital and analog I/O.
• Apply standard electrical engineering principles.
• Leverage Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to enhance requirements capture, system modeling, and design traceability.
• Facilitate communication across engineering disciplines and improve overall system quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and suppliers to ensure avionics solutions align with overall system objectives and program milestones.
• Diagnose and resolve complex avionics and communication system issues, including interface and protocol conflicts.
• Prepare technical documentation and present findings to engineering staff, management, and customers as needed.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for avionics aspects of small contracts or component projects.
• Provide guidance and direction to design and technical staff, leading a team of moderately experienced professionals.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Work safely in accordance with established procedures and practices.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's 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 bachelor's degree, seven or more years of experience with a master's degree, or four or more years with a PhD.
• Hands-on experience with avionics systems, datalinks, onboard computing, and avionics networking.
• Proficiency in communications and networking protocols, including ARINC, Serial, CAN, TCP/IP, and both digital and analog I/O.
• Working level knowledge of electrical engineering concepts critical to avionics, such as: Signal integrity and conditioning, Power distribution and management, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and interference (EMI), Analog and digital circuit design, Grounding and shielding, Redundancy and fault tolerance, Sensors and actuators interface.
• Familiarity with electrical design standards.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) highly desired.
• MBSE experience is beneficial for improving requirements management, system modeling, design traceability, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Familiarity with avionics integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive technical discussions, and coordinate across engineering domains.
• Excellent communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and in teams, manage complex tasks, and represent the organization in technical forums.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License and/or published work in professional engineering journals.