Engineer III
General AtomicsPoway, California, United States
Posted February 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
General Atomics and Affiliated Companies, headquartered in San Diego, is a privately owned, vertically integrated firm that develops cutting‑edge technology solutions for both government and commercial markets. The company’s portfolio spans nuclear fuel cycle services, electromagnetic and laser systems, remotely piloted aircraft and airborne sensors, and advanced energy platforms. Notable programs include the Predator® UAV, TRIGA® research reactors, aircraft‑carrier launch and recovery systems, MagLev transport, and fusion‑energy research. Its unique combination of deep R&D investment, end‑to‑end manufacturing capability, and global delivery expertise positions General Atomics as a leader in high‑technology aerospace, defense, and energy solutions.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our MQ-9B Software Integration Engineering team in Poway, CA. This position will focus on software development projects pertaining to our MQ-9B RPA platform.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
- Four or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or two or more years of experience with a master's degree
- Strong technical root cause analysis skills
- Familiarity with, or background in, system software design, development, testing, and configuration management
- Familiarity with, or background in, networking and/or cybersecurity disciplines
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Vacation days
- Holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
