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Senior Project Engineer Sensor Systems

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Salary
Poway, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
Job Summary

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Agile Mission Systems (AMS) group.

In this position you will work in the Sensor Systems Project Engineering Group to support production, integration, and test of radar products.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead or support efforts performing integration, verification and/or validation of software systems on GA-ASI’s radar programs
  • Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules
  • Develop system/architecture designs, perform system level analysis, and generate requirements
  • Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements
  • Develop and present technical material for reviews and meetings
  • Manage and execute complex cross-functional projects involving software and hardware components to cost, schedule, and performance expectations.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving, root cause analysis and drawing change procedures
  • Coordinate and interface with customers, contractors, and engineering groups assigned to projects
  • Provide support for proposals/white papers for future efforts or capabilities
  • Provide direction to design or technical staff


We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically 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
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively interface with other departments or professionals and represent the organization as a prime technical contact.
  • Must be customer focused with the ability to formulate and implement plans to resolve technical engineering problems.
  • Ability to travel to support program and test events (up to 25%).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
  • Desired Qualifications:
    • Must have previous experience in Project Management or similar role, and experience in Technical leadership skills with an emphasis on project execution as well as product innovation.
    • Knowledge of Requirements Development, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Technical Solutions, Verification and Validation is required.
    • Familiarity with full life-cycle software engineering from cradle to grave, design principles, and software engineering best practices is desired.
    • Must be able to Demonstrate project leadership skills, Team building, Responsible for cost and schedule, SW release processes (Conventional, Agile), Systems Engineering, Payloads and Sensors, HMI design, Open Architecture Standards, Test & Evaluation, SW life cycle.
    • Previous experience with software development with proven success on production programs is required.
    • Systems/project engineering experience with recent background in radar and multi-sensor systems with sensor integration is desired.
    • Understanding of embedded software, Database programming and network security experience a plus.
    • Previous experience with Open Architecture Standards, cross platform APIs, plug-in architectures, and SOA is desired.
    • Strong understanding of user focused HMI design principals is required.
    • Experience in both custom and product driven software development models is desired.


Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 105,890 - 189,545

Salary : $105,890 - $189,545

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