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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 Staff Autonomy Integration and Test in Dayton, OH. The Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence Solutions Software group is charted to develop and deploy end-to-end autonomous systems that enable unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to execute autonomous missions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Technical, Hands-On leader that will drive vision, strategy, and technical direction and system architecture of team’s autonomy projects. • Technically Lead small team of integration test engineers to support customer on site. • Ability to debug Autonomy Software System with limited supervision. • Write and test software to support the integration of autonomy algorithms into aircraft (such as mission systems, payloads, or other functional components) or other robotic systems. • Design and prototype autonomous systems and validate designs through a series of purpose-designed experiments. • Participate in and coordinate the establishment of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration. • Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for engineering activities. • Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent. • Lead progress review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. • Identify engineering issues and provide leadership in developing software solutions to meet customer requirements. • Participate in the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s). • Technical mentor to junior engineers. • Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. • Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. • Other duties as assigned or required. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Technical, Hands-On leader that will drive vision, strategy, and technical direction and system architecture of team’s autonomy projects.
Technically Lead small team of integration test engineers to support customer on site.
Ability to debug Autonomy Software System with limited supervision.
Write and test software to support the integration of autonomy algorithms into aircraft (such as mission systems, payloads, or other functional components) or other robotic systems.
Design and prototype autonomous systems and validate designs through a series of purpose-designed experiments.
Participate in and coordinate the establishment of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for engineering activities.
Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
Lead progress review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Identify engineering issues and provide leadership in developing software solutions to meet customer requirements.
Participate in the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).
Technical mentor to junior engineers.
Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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