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Engineer III 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 located in Poway, CA for a Project Engineer to support MQ-9A CLS Sustainment Program. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult engineering problems including sustainment turn around time. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives, anticipated results, sources of information, and possible approaches. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Documents findings, communicate results to engineering staff, and make technical presentations as required. May coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter-organization and customer contact on technical issues. Tasks involve the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance. May provide direction to technical staff and less experienced professional staff. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead and execute improvement projects focused on reducing cycle times and enhancing throughput. - Conduct process mapping, time studies, waste identification, and root-cause analysis. - Develop and implement process changes that improve turnaround time, quality, capacity utilization, and operational consistency. - Collect, interpret, and analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate change adoption and ensure project sustainability. - Report project progress to leadership, highlighting risks, results, and recommendations. - Work

Engineer V 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 and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We have an exciting opportunity for a GNC Engineer to join our CSS group located in Herndon, VA. The CSS group provides innovative, cutting-edge, security solutions for the United States Government. Our employees provide a multi-disciplinary, sometimes non-traditional, approach to generate innovative solutions to incredibly challenging technical problems in the national security arena. Our areas of expertise are in spacecraft payload and system development (especially in the confines of implementing very large amounts of functionality in extremely small, power-constrained environments); unique system development; ground control and operational software development; embedded software development; and unique cyber capabilities. Key customers include the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) algorithms for satellite missions. - Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) system design, implementation, simulation and testing. - Establish, maintain and execute satellite attitude control simulation software. - Analyze the stability and robustness of guidance and control algorithms using control theory and Monte Carlo simulations.

Field Avionics Technician III 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. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for technical and operational support in the installation, application and maintenance of unmanned aerial vehicle electronic equipment to include ground control stations, ground data terminals and ground support equipment in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions and technical orders, procedures and regulations. Conducts technical analysis and evaluate product implementation to ensure customer specifications are met. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues and determines solutions to moderately complex problems. May provide guidance and training to internal and external customers regarding equipment. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Operates UAV, ground control stations and ground support equipment and all subordinate systems at operation locations. - Analyzes customer requirements and evaluate product implementation to meet specifications and end user applications. Assesses customers' needs for data interface and may recommend actions for coordinative product solutions. - Provides technical support on the installation, configuration, application and repair of products and systems to customers at operational locations. - Performs troubleshooting and repair of ground and airborne electronic equipment. Utilizes product knowledge, sound judgment and logical reasoning to determine technical solutions to moderately complex problems. - Repairs or replaces components based on test results, intermediate system knowledge, technical documents, engineering instructions, schematics, blueprints or written/verbal instructions. - Performs installation, configuration and test of computer hardware, software

Engineering Aide III 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. Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for providing technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats and compiles technical data such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Manipulates and may produce engineering documentation, reports and drawings such as flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics. Provides preliminary analyses of data or documentation where guidelines are provided in such areas as statistical analysis and model dimensional consistency and accuracy. Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas. Develops and analyses a variety of documentation and reports as required. Conducts tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis. This position is for the second shift. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. - Gathers, maintains, formats and compiles technical data such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. - Manipulates and may produce engineering documentation, reports and drawings such as flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics. - Performs detailed mathematical calculations. Presents findings. - Provides preliminary analyses of data or documentation where guidelines are provided in such areas as statistical analysis and model dimensional consistency and accuracy. - Conducts tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis. - May act as lead

Buyer II 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. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for purchasing parts, materials, equipment, goods, and services necessary to support a contract, subcontract or an internal organization. Reviews quotations and proposals and may conduct intermediate procurement negotiations. Validates purchase requisitions, selects or recommends suppliers, develops and solicits bids, analyzes and evaluates responses, negotiates prices and other terms, monitors delivery, and maintains necessary records. Maintains an awareness of available or potential suppliers and reviews and evaluates their operations to validate cost, quality, reliability, and ability to meet schedule and price requirements. Interacts with project personnel and internal customers and suppliers. May interact with program management and customer representatives. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable government regulations. - Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. - Identifies, develops and selects qualified suppliers. - Evaluates supplier reliability and performance. - Coordinates competitive and sole source procurements to meet required purchase dates and prepares required support documentation. - May participate as a team member on intermediate procurement negotiations involving agreements on terms and conditions as well as prices and schedules. - May participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management. - Follows up, expedites, and negotiates changes relative to delivery and supplier performance. 9.

General Applicant Detroit About Us: Atomic Industries is reinventing how the world makes things. From cars and aerospace systems to medical devices and packaging, most physical goods begin life in a mold or are shaped by a manufacturing tool. Producing these tools has always been slow, manual, and dependent on scarce expertise, taking weeks or months. We're changing that. At our Detroit headquarters, we combine the industrial DNA of America's manufacturing heartland with the speed, intelligence, and precision of Silicon Valley. Our AI-driven platform tackles the hardest problems in geometry, process planning, and fabrication, collapsing production timelines from months to days and soon, minutes. We don't just build software; we run a fully operational factory where our technology produces production-grade tooling every week, enabling tight feedback loops and rapid iteration. Backed by top-tier investors, we're restoring speed, flexibility, and capability to the American industrial base. Our mission is to make manufacturing as agile and scalable as the digital world, and in doing so, rebuild the infrastructure of the physical economy. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate across various departments to enhance our AI-driven design and manufacturing processes. - Contribute to different stages of production, from software development to operational management and factory floor operations. - Engage in business development activities, including strategy formulation and relationship management. - Innovate in areas of robotics and manufacturing technology to improve efficiency and quality. Qualifications: - Relevant experience or a strong interest in fields such as engineering, manufacturing, business development, or robotics. - Excellent problem-solving skills

Software Developer II 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. Under general supervision and with regular review, this position researches, designs, develops and/or modifies enterprise-wide end-user, system level, and data management software applications. They will contribute in planning of application development and deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. The role will evaluate integration of software applications with the overall computing environment. They will be responsible for documentation, testing, maintenance, and software updates. The selected will communicate with domain experts, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Determine user requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope. Software development includes end-user, system level, and data management applications, - Formulate detailed plans for the implementation of software solutions. In addition to program design this includes determining language, platform, and resource requirements. - Implementation of design including coding, testing, and documentation. - Deployment of applications across the enterprise including cross- platform compliance and insuring availability of necessary resources. - Code maintenance including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment. - Assist in planning for future applications based on new developments in computer technology. - Communicate with the software developer group, with users, and with management as well as with the wider community through the publishing and presentation of technical papers. -

Engineering Designer III 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 Senior Mechanical Engineering CAD Designer within the Mechanical Engineering Systems Integration Group. Under general direction with limited review, the successful candidate will design metallic and composite mounting structure for avionics and payloads in remotely piloted aircraft while optimizing fit, function, thermal, manufacturing, maintainability, quality, cost and schedule considerations. Design tasks will range from supporting engineers with detail part design to layouts, subassemblies, large assemblies and installation-level modeling and drawing creation using 3D computer aided design (CAD) software. This position will have opportunities to work in a hands-on environment to create prototype mock-ups and validate packaging solutions on actual aircraft. May coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter-organization and customer contact on difficult technical issues. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES - Applies technical knowledge to design, investigate and resolve assigned design problems utilizing standard engineering and design standards. - Utilizes 3D computer aided design (CAD) software for design solutions and drawings. - Demonstrates a thorough understanding of configuration management of large assemblies. - Creates documentation and presents engineering changes to the change control board. - Performs tolerance analysis and demonstrates thorough understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. - Performs hands-on investigation of problems and validation of solutions. - Creates and presents design review documentation to engineering management.

Engineering Designer II 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. Under general direction with limited oversight, this position is responsible for providing technical design solutions for a wide range of complex design problems as well as providing leadership in developing effective design solutions for structural products and components of products using computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and technical engineering software such as ProEngineer, CATIA, and IDEAS. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Responsible for documenting findings, communicating results to engineering staff and making technical design presentations as required. Typically has frequent intra-organizational and customer contact. Provides direction to less experienced designers and support staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provides leadership in developing design solutions for assigned structural products and components. - Interacts with engineering staff on design concepts and progress. - May be assigned design oversight of a sizeable portion of a project or program. - Develops layouts, sketches, and blueprints and may investigate design factors such as damage tolerance, durability, and structural modeling. - Details related structural assemblies, mechanisms, and devices. - Validates conformity to design standards and specifications and identifies design errors and other deficiencies, and recommends changes. - Provides documentation, identifies design issues, and makes technical design presentations to engineering staff and customers as

Engineer IV 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. This is a fast-paced, hands-on engineering role where ideas move quickly from concept to hardware. You won't just manage mechanism designs, you'll create them, test them, break them, and make them better. If you want to work on cutting-edge aircraft, solve hard problems, and see your designs fly, this is your environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Own Mechanisms from Concept to Flight - Lead the design and development of critical mechanical systems and deployable mechanisms for advanced air vehicles - Architect solutions for: - Deployment and release systems - Actuation (electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic) - Hinges, latches, locks, and separation systems - Gimbals, pointing systems, and motion control hardware - Invent, Prototype, Test, Repeat - Develop new approaches to solve complex, unconventional engineering challenges - Design and execute test campaigns-ground and flight-to validate performance - Rapidly iterate designs based on real-world data - Drive Vehicle-Level Impact - Make key tradeoffs across weight, performance, reliability, cost, and mission effectiveness - Define and manage mechanism performance margins (force, torque, stiffness, life) - Ensure designs integrate seamlessly into overall vehicle architecture - Lead Technical Execution - Guide analysis efforts (kinematics, dynamics, structural, fatigue, thermal) - Establish design standards, best practices, and verification strategies - Serve as the technical authority for mechanisms across multiple programs - Understand technical risks and develop

Aircraft Planning & Doc Spec II 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 an Aircraft Planning and Documentation Specialist to support operations at our El Mirage (Adelanto, CA) facility. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for maintaining all technical records including Federal Airline Regulations (FAR) requirements, industry requirements, Department of Defense (DoD) requirements and customer requests. Ensures that FAR, Airworthy Directives (ADs), Airworthy Releases (AWR), DoD, and company policies are in compliance. Evaluates existing job sequencing to verify that resulting work will ensure safety consistent with government and company requirements. May participate in the testing of tools and materials to determine if they meet specifications and shop requirements. May participate in the development of training programs and conducts routine or specialized technical training and debriefs aircrew as required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Maintains all technical documents and records including maintenance plans, Job Control Numbers, historical documents, aircraft files, Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) folders, engine records, and procedures. - Works with the Integrated Management Data System for the U.S. Air Force. - Coordinates maintenance flying schedule; debriefs and schedules discrepancies. - Coordinates aircraft maintenance in accordance with established procedures and time tables; may forecast aircraft maintenance limits, tasks and inspections. - Participates in the development of weekly schedules for home and deployment locations. - Participates in status meetings,

Contract Administrator IV 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 Contract Administrator to join our team in Poway, CA! Under general direction, this position is responsible for supporting one or more business units in the management of contracts. Areas of responsibility include proposal generation and review, contract preparation, negotiation, and administration, verifying export classification and foreign restrictions, and customer interface to provide for contract award and fulfillment in accordance with company policy. Reviews, interprets, recommends, and negotiates contractual terms and conditions and interprets established policies, procedures, and standard practices to develop proactive plans to ensure contract activities achieve desired objectives and timetables. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Reviews, interprets, recommends, and negotiates contractual terms and conditions and interprets established policies, procedures, and standard practices to develop proactive plans to ensure contract activities achieve desired objectives and timetables. - Reviews bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and customer solicitation requirements. - Identifies contract issues and provides leadership in developing solutions. - Participates in and may lead negotiating and modifying standard contracts and assists in negotiating and modifying non-standard contracts/subcontracts. - Reviews, drafts as necessary, and negotiates terms and conditions of non-disclosure, teaming, license, and memorandum of understanding agreements. - Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions. - Maintains an awareness

Truck Driver Medium Cdl&dot Class B 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. The Shuttle Driver safely operates company-owned vehicles to transport employees, visitors, and occasionally small cargo between General Atomics facilities and designated off-site locations. This role emphasizes safety, customer service, punctuality, and adherence to company and regulatory requirements. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Safely operate passenger shuttle vehicles (vans, minibuses, or buses) on established routes and schedules under a 9/80 work schedule. - Transport employees and visitors between GA buildings, parking areas, and other approved locations. - Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report any mechanical or safety issues. - Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe vehicle interior and exterior. - Follow all federal, state, and local traffic laws, as well as GA transportation policies and procedures. - Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle, including individuals with limited mobility, as needed. - Provide courteous, professional customer service; answer basic questions about routes and schedules. - Maintain accurate logs of mileage, fuel usage, and passenger counts as required. - Communicate promptly with dispatch, security, or supervisor regarding route changes, delays, incidents, or emergencies. - Participate in required safety meetings, training, and certifications. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Technical Writer/Editor II 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. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for researching, documenting and developing detailed operator, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials and other procedures and reports. Ensures final materials clearly and effectively communicate the technical information and data to appropriate audiences; ensures documents are developed in accordance with the requested specifications; and collects and accumulates appropriate technical information through researching and analyzing technical data and publications, test plans, design specifications/documentation, software description documents, engineering documents and by interviewing technical experts. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Researches, documents and develops detailed operator, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials and other procedures and reports. - Collects and accumulates appropriate technical information through researching and analyzing technical data and publications, engineering drawings, test procedures, design specifications/documentation, software description documents, engineering documents and by interviewing technical experts. - Ensures documents are developed in accordance with the requested specifications and contractual requirements, including development of any necessary illustrations, photographs, or other graphic representations. - Ensures final materials clearly and effectively communicate the technical information and data. - Coordinates technical document reviews and approval signatures, which may include appropriate security classification prior to document distribution. - May participate in recommending new and/or modifications to documentation/communication policies and procedures. - May present document(s) to

Configuration Mgmt Specialist III 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. Under general direction, this position coordinates and administers assigned configuration management activities relative to identification, control and accounting for systems and/or equipment in accordance with contractual requirements. Participates in the development of and assists in monitoring the procedures for changes to engineering documents for assigned organization and programs. Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities. Ensures customer requirements are implemented and reviews change accounting activity to ensure compliance with configuration management policies. May participate in the review of configuration management activity with management and customer representatives and may provide direction to less experienced staff. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Coordinates and administers configuration management activities related to identification, control and accounting for engineering documents for systems and/or equipment in accordance with contractual requirements. - Establishes and maintains procedures to implement and process engineering documents for all assigned projects to ensure compliance with policies and scheduling requirements. - Reviews and analyzes engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality assurance and manufacturing to ensure compliance with customer requirements and Company policy. - Reviews work project notifications to assure the accuracy of current contractual reporting requirements. - Establishes and maintains procedures for storage, retention and destruction of company records, processing, filming, storing and

Engineer III 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 Weekend Shift Urgent Field Support (UFS) Senior Engineer in our Engineering Field Support (EFS) group at GA-ASI in Poway, CA. UFS needs talented, driven, and adaptive engineers to keep our systems operational, one aircraft or Ground Control Station (GCS) at a time. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches to quickly solve a wide range of difficult, multidisciplinary engineering problems encountered on fielded systems. This primarily involves creation of engineering troubleshooting, repair, or rework recommendations that may be novel or outside the scope of released technical documentation. Investigations are typically conducted in an expeditious manner with functional engineering departments to determine root cause and appropriate corrective action. After investigations are completed, findings and corrective actions are documented and communicated directly to our customers and engineering staff in accordance with contracted deliverables. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Be able to work a weekend shift including an on-call schedule for off-hour support. - This position works a 4-10 schedule covering 10 hours each on 1st shift over the weekend; Friday - Monday with alternating. - Work with UFS Team members on the standard work schedule to receive and hand-off assignments. - Support of Operations Center activities including shift coverage during planned working hours.

Engineer VII 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. This position exercises considerable latitude for initiating and developing designs, procedures, techniques and solutions to resolving advanced technical engineering problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of broad specifications, objectives, possible results anticipated and critical reference points requiring special attention. Guides the successful resolution of engineering problems, serves as a consulting resource of engineering knowledge, applies the latest technological advancements to the problem, and may function in a project leadership role. Documents findings, communicate results to engineering staff, make technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small identifiable projects. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develops innovative but practical solutions to advanced technical problems in engineering. - Provides focal point for technical communication within the Company management and may represent the Company as the prime technical contact to customers and/or government regulatory agencies. - Presents report(s) at engineering meetings, participates in program reviews and consults on problems. - Provides expert guidance and consulting to other staff members working on difficult engineering problems. - Anticipates future engineering needs and the modifications required to accomplish a technical goal. - Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring novel and highly creative approaches drawing on advanced engineering concepts. -

Program Manager II 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. This position reports to a senior program manager and is responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more international contracts(s). Manages programs which have well defined program plans and delivery methodologies. Leads all phases of assigned program(s) from initiation through delivery. Responsible for program(s) which represent stable growth. Applies established technologies using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems. Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate managers. Responsible for decisions that could impact outcomes where erroneous decisions could cause serious schedule delays and expenditure of additional time and resources. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage all phases of the program(s) from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained, specifically related to the transition of activities from domestic to international sites. - Develop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods in support of FMS program. - Participate with technical staff and/or Division/Group executive management to develop and implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the program(s). May also contribute to the development of Group/Company objectives. - Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for program issues.

UAV Systems Specialist III 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. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for researching, analyzing, developing and documenting detailed technical training for operator and maintenance personnel. These trainings may include reference materials like: procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, previously developed training materials and other procedures and reports. The selected will be responsible for developing and coordinating curriculum and training programs for operational or functional employees, maintainers, or customers in accordance with technical specifications or learning requirements that include, but is not limited to engineering instructions, technical orders and procedures and military/government regulations. This role also plans, develops, and/or implements course content and coordinates the development of training aids, training curriculum, and associated learning materials, aids, or course evaluation metrics related to the program. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develops and coordinates curriculum; conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. - Develops training schedules; course content and coordinates the development of training aids; in coordination with internal customers, contractors, or vendors, develops in-house programs, learning aids, and activities to address developmental needs. - Develops and administers student examinations; continuously revises lesson plans to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date. - Maintains

Purchasing Manager V 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Purchasing! This position is responsible for directing the process of procuring material, parts, components, services, and equipment. Directs the activities of buyers and subcontract administrators to accomplish business objectives. Reviews and approves sizeable and complex purchase orders and subcontracts. Directs the development and interpretation of policies and procedures for the operation of the procurement department's activities and manages cost, schedule, and performance of subcontracts. Directs the coordination of purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments. Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate management and/or professional staff. May be responsible for decisions that have serious impact on overall success of the corporation. Duties & Responsibilities: - Review and approve complex, high dollar purchase orders and agreements. Negotiate and award purchase orders and subcontracts on behalf of the corporation. - Establish and direct compliance with purchasing policies and procedures in accordance with all acquisition, export and other applicable regulations, company policies and contractual requirements. - Assign tasks, review work, and provide direction to staff while ensuring purchasing processes are met within established timelines. - Direct proposal efforts by obtaining subcontractor and supplier quotes and proposals which may include subcontractor costs and pricing data. Analyze and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing when appropriate. Provide subcontractor

Engineering Mfg Liaison III 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 and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We are seeking an Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician to join the GA-EMS Radar Technologies team. In this role, the candidate will play a key part in assembling and testing critical Radio Frequency (RF) and electronic subassemblies, integrating subassemblies into larger systems and subsystems, and working closely with the engineering team to perform system-level validation and verification testing in support of new air and ground-based designs. DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES: - Responsible for fabrication, modification, installation, and documentation of complex laboratory, experimental or commercial equipment. - Assemble RF hardware, sub-assemblies, breadboards, wiring harnesses, and test fixtures using technical drawings, BOMs, and work instructions. - Perform mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic assembly tasks using soldering irons, hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment - Integrate mechanical, electrical, and RF components (coax cables, waveguides, antennas, circuit boards) into larger systems, ensuring proper fit and function. - Set up, calibrate, and operate RF/electronic test equipment (network analyzers, power meters, etc.) to conduct functional -

Configuration Mgmt Specialist II 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. Under general supervision, this position coordinates and administers assigned configuration management activities relative to identification, control, and accounting for systems and/or equipment in accordance with contractual requirements. Monitors procedures for assigned organization and recommends changes to engineering documents for assigned programs. Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Reviews released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities. Ensures change accounting activity is in compliance with configuration management policies. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Administers configuration management activities related to identification, control and accounting for engineering documents for systems and/or equipment in accordance with contractual requirements. - Maintains procedures to implement and processes engineering documents for all assigned projects to ensure compliance with policies and scheduling requirements. - Participates in reviewing engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality assurance and manufacturing to ensure compliance with customer requirements and Company policy. - Reviews work project notifications to assure the accuracy of current contractual reporting requirements. - Maintains procedures for storage, retention and destruction of company records, processing, filming, storing and retrieving current and historical design, technical and programmatic documents according to project, customer and company practices and requirements. - May participate in change control meetings. - Responsible for observing all laws,

Manufacturing Engineer III General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. Our optical payloads team is seeking an experienced Thermal Test Engineer, this individual will have limited direction this position is responsible for supporting the thermal vacuum test process of Optical systems and Optical Space Payloads to ensure they meet the mission requirements, while focusing on integration and testing, of optical parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final optical payloads. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the thermal vacuum testing of optical parts, components, sub- assemblies, and final assemblies. - Support efforts to set-up and maintain the following testing capabilities: Thermal and TVAC chambers, or other pieces of test equipment. - Works with Cryogenic, High-Vacuum or High-Pressure Systems, or their subcomponents. Provide technical expertise on thermal vacuum systems - Capable of Hands-On Thermal Vacuum Test of Opto-Mechanical systems and Optical Payloads. - Read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams and schematics, and general test requirements from customers to design test solutions. - Troubleshoot and solve test equipment issues (leak, mechanical or electrical). - Support and maintain configuration and configuration control of test facilities systems, such as: Compressed air, chilled cooling tower, vacuum, Liquid Nitrogen, Nitrogen gas - Work with engineers, test directors, contractors

Engineer VI 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 in San Diego, CA (Poway, CA) for a Senior Loads and Dynamics Engineer in our Airframe Integrity Group. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult engineering problems. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Responsible for supporting the design of new products, expanding capability to existing products, and integrating new payloads onto existing platforms. - Responsible for performing loads and dynamics analysis of aircraft components, assemblies, and systems. - Develop design and repeated loads for air vehicle flight, landing, and ground operations. - Flight Loads analysis includes the development of open and closed loop aeroelastic flight loads models, the calculation of aerodynamic and inertial loads across the aircraft. - Landing and Ground loads includes hand calculation methods, structural dynamics and explicit simulations of landings. - Dynamics analysis includes normal modes, frequency response, random vibration, and the development of vibration and shock environmental criteria. - Develop aeroelastic models for use in flutter and aeroservoelastic analysis. - Utilize ground vibration test data to correlate structural dynamics models. - Perform analysis by way of classical and computer methods, and develop new methodologies for load development. - Generate documentation to support design and airworthiness certification using MIL, STANAG, or FAR standards. We