Engineer III

General Atomics

Poway, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

AS 9100, Affirmative Action, Aircraft Piloting, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Control Engineering, Cross-Functional, Design Verification, Detail Oriented, Diversity, DoD Clearance, Documentation, Engineering, External Audit, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Internal Audit, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Medical Conditions, Military, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk Analysis, Security Clearance, Software Design, Supply Chain, Support Documentation, Surveillance, System Readiness Review (SRR), Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Presentation, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Readiness Review (TRR), Testing, Traceability, United States Citizen, Validation Testing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Poway, CA

POSTED

Today

54953BR

Company:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

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.

The Design Controls Engineer role is responsible for supporting and driving design control process execution to ensure engineering designs are compliant, traceable, and audit-ready in accordance with AS9100 requirements.

This role operates with moderate independence and increasing ownership, ensuring requirements traceability, verification rigor, and proper documentation across the design lifecycle. In addition to technical responsibilities, this position plays a key role in coordinating cross-functional activities and supporting program execution, providing a strong foundation for growth into project and program management roles.

This role operates with moderate independence and increasing ownership, ensuring requirements traceability, verification rigor, and proper documentation across the design lifecycle. In addition to technical responsibilities, this position plays a key role in coordinating cross-functional activities and supporting program execution, providing a strong foundation for growth into project and program management roles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Execute and support Design Control processes aligned with AS9100 and internal quality management requirements.

+ Ensure documentation of requirements traceability from customer requirements through design, verification, and validation.

+ Coordinate and support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR), including review of and advisement on materials, tracking action items, and following up on closure.

+ Ensure verification and validation (V&V) activities are defined, documented, and supported with objective evidence.

+ Assure design documentation and configuration control, including revision tracking and proper release of engineering artifacts.

+ Confirm and assure design compliance assessments and identify gaps, risks, or inconsistencies in requirements, verification, and documentation.

+ Collaborate with systems engineering assurance, project planning, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure consistent application of design controls.

+ Ensure development of key deliverables including test plans/reports, compliance matrices, technical documentation, and qualification packages.

+ Track and communicate process compliance to standards and support continuous relevance to business needs.

+ Contribute to process improvements, including development of templates, checklists, and standard work.

+ Support internal and external audits (e.g., AS9100) through preparation of documentation and objective evidence.

+ Support and inform senior design assurance group manager.

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

Job ID#:

54953BR

Job Category:

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

California

Clearance Level:

Secret

Pay Range Low:

81,080

City:

Poway

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Pay Range High:

141,650

Recruitment Posting Title:

Design Controls Engineer

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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

+ Working knowledge of engineering principles, design processes, and product development lifecycle.

+ Experience or familiarity with design controls, requirements traceability, verification/validation, and configuration management (AS9100 preferred).

+ Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks across multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.

+ Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to document and present technical information.

+ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

+ Interest in or demonstrated capability toward project coordination, planning, and execution.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance is required.

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

Workstyle:

Hybrid
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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General Atomics

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