Engineer VI

General Atomics
  • Poway, CA
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    5233699No5313300610.00.024-Aug-2026Engineer VIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems

    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.

    Design to Protect Our Electronics

    We are looking for mechanical engineers who want to be a part of our team designing remote piloted aircraft. You will be rewarded with the satisfaction of seeing your design go from concept to realized hardware in our in-house manufacturing facility and then onto the aircraft itself.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Be responsible for the packaging design of airborne electronics.
    • Ensure that the electronics will survive in harsh environments and that your design meets a defined set of requirements.
    • Work closely with manufacturing to make sure that your designs have a high yield rate in production.
    • Use analysis to reduce risk before your design goes to test.
    • Present your designs to your peers, management, and stakeholders to gather feedback.
    • Work on multiple projects at a time.
    • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • 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.

    56959BREngineering0% - 25% Full-Time Salary California Secret116,480PowayYes208,505Mechanical Engineer

    • 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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
    • Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
    • Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
    • Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
    • Able to work extended hours as required.
    • A Professional Engineering License and/or original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance is required.

    YesSenior (8+ years) YesOnsite

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPoway, CA

    Skills

    • Aircraft Engineeringunmatched
    • Aircraft Pilotingunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • DoD Clearanceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electronic Designunmatched
    • Electronicsunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Security Clearanceunmatched
    • Surveillanceunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Test Designunmatched

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