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 Sr. Staff Engineer specialized in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to join our Aircraft Conceptual Design and Development (ACDD) team in San Diego, CA. The ACDD Team leads the company’s Digital Engineering initiative that fosters collaborative, innovative and agile system development across the life cycle.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Applies digital engineering principles to develop, analyze, and manage systems over their life cycles.Performs use case analysis and architecture modeling to understand customer needs and support requirements development.Analyzes, decomposes, and derives system-level requirements, and then flows them down to lower-level specifications.Develops Interface Control Documents, Software Requirement Specifications, and Performance Specifications.Manages requirements using Jama Connect, DOORS, or a similar requirements management tool.Develops SysML-based architectures using Cameo or a similar MBSE tool. Interfaces with functional engineering, customers, subcontractors, and partners to develop technical solutions.Coordinates engineering activities across multi-disciplinary teams and monitor’s progress.Performs trade studies, modeling and simulation, engineering analysis, and technology assessments.Performs risk management to identify, analyze, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.Writes technical reports and communicates results through technical presentations to engineering staff, management, and customers.Serves at the technical point of contact for vendors and suppliers.May represent the Company as the prime technical contact to customers and/or government regulatory agencies. Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.