Systems Engineer MBSE

Poway, California

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General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.

Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.

Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Travel: 0 - 25

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Job ID 51815BR Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Experience Level Mid-Level (3-7 years) Job Title Systems Engineer MBSE City Poway State California Workstyle Onsite Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $98,100 - $171,398

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 in Poway, California for a strong Systems Engineer with a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or DoDAF Architecture Framework background. To lead and assist on programs requiring system definition and model-based architecture development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Will work with customers, operators, and end user surrogates to develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) that lead to detailed system design and requirements.
Will lead system architecture development through model-based systems engineering (MBSE) building a shared, configuration managed, architecture model at multiple levels that will be used by multiple functional groups and stakeholders on internal and customer funded programs.
Will be the focal point on programs for system knowledge and design decisions.
Candidate will be expected to have a solid understanding of the system, subsystems, and components, as well as all internal/external interfaces.
Will help design and ensure compliance of interfaces between software and hardware using architecture models as the truth source and managing changes within the models when updates are required.
Will develop data flows, activity diagrams, or sequence diagrams as appropriate to help define hardware and software systems.
Will work on a wide range of products from Command/Control to Payloads to Exploitation systems, and work with a wide range of highly talented people from many technical disciplines.

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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
Must have experience developing CONOPS, working closely with operators/users or user surrogates to identify system solutions.
Must have experience with modeling tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or Enterprise Architect.
Desired experience developing models with SysML
Must have experience developing comprehensive system architectures with modeling tools, enforcing compliance to and configuration management of architecture models
Must have experience developing/deriving Use Cases
Must have experience developing/deriving requirements from Use Cases and System Architecture.
Must be capable of clearly communicating design and requirements to software/hardware teams for software/hardware implementation.
Must have subject matter experience in a relevant technology.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is required.

Salary:$98,100 - $171,398

Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret

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Benefits

Healthcare
Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
Competitive Pay
Multiple product lines means a variety of work
Paid Time Off

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“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”

– Peter, Senior Staff Engineer

“We don't ascribe to quotas; we do ascribe to securing the BEST talent to enrich our culture toward healthy diversification and active/viable community service. We are STEM advocates.”

– Debra, CSSBB: Staff Engineer

“Every day is different, with different problems to solve and many programs to support. I am a problem solver and have always been motivated by the tough questions.”

– Scott, Laser Scientist

“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”

– John, Staff Engineer

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