System Engineer

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic systems, related power generation equipment, and other high-technology products for government and commercial applications worldwide.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity in our Systems Engineering Integration department for a full-time Systems Engineer (SE) to join our team located in San Diego, CA. This role provides adaptable support to the systems engineering organization across various programs, including laser systems, space and airborne payloads, optical command & training systems, and other prototype systems throughout the design, development, integration, and test phases of the product life-cycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide Systems Engineering support across programs such as laser systems, space and airborne payloads, optical command & training systems, tactical missiles, projectiles, radiation monitoring systems, complex aerospace systems, internal development projects, and new business opportunities.
• Support proof-of-concept programs and tailor the Systems Engineering “V” to fit contract needs.
• Use a SysML tool (e.g., Cameo) to produce system models, including the standard nine diagrams: activity, block definition, internal block, package, parametric, requirement, sequence, state machine, and use cases.
• Develop system requirements and specifications, interface control documents (ICD), requirements verification traceability matrix (RVTM), and other system engineering artifacts.
• Perform integration and test activities, including developing verification test plans, procedures, test reports, and conducting verification tests.
• Use the requirements management tool DOORS for requirements development, analysis, and decomposition across system, segment, subsystem, and assembly levels.
• Collaborate with program and engineering teams to develop SysML diagrams and artifacts in an MBSE environment, capture and characterize requirements, conduct parametric analysis, and create test plans and procedures, including environmental testing.
• Support multiple integrated product teams (IPT) through system analysis, assembly, integration, and testing.
• Prepare and execute program milestone reviews such as System Requirements Review (SRR), System Functional Review (SFR), Preliminary & Critical Design Review (PDR, CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Customer Acceptance Review (AR).
• Develop systems engineering documentation, artifacts, and contract deliverables with oversight from Project Engineer, Chief Engineer, and Program Manager.
• Support requirement verification and documentation using MBSE models and/or DOORS to link requirements and model elements to test plans, procedures, test results/reports, and other artifacts.
• Interface with customers during program shaping, ConOps development, and requirements derivation activities.
• Provide direction to design or technical staff and devise new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations as required.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned and observe all laws, regulations, and applicable obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution (or equivalent engineering experience).
• Four or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or two or more years with a master’s degree.
• Technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, and coordinate workloads.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving environment.
• Flexibility to support various technology areas within the systems engineering organization and rotate between programs based on business needs.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused with the ability to formulate plans based on innovative designs to resolve advanced technical engineering problems.
• Familiarity with digital engineering and toolsets, including SysML-based enterprise and performance evaluation tools.
• Familiarity with systems engineering plans and processes, including Risk Management, Change Management, and Verification Management (preferred).
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, and work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain/have a Secret clearance and/or Top-Secret clearance.

Skills

• Experience with tools such as MagicDraw, DOORS, Confluence, Teams, and JIRA.
• Experience with laser, nuclear, or satellite prototype development.
• Hands-on integration experience.
• Experience developing test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Professional Engineering License, published original work(s) in professional engineering journals, or invited presentations at engineering symposia (preferred).
• Previous experience working with the Department of Defense (preferred).

Pay

Salary range: $81,080 – $141,650.