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.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a Senior (Principal-Level) Autonomy Test Automation Architect to define, lead, and scale the enterprise validation architecture for mission autonomy systems across operational aircraft and distributed autonomous platforms.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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This is a technical leadership and organizational impact role, not an individual contributor test architect.
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This position establishes the technical vision, architecture, governance, and organizational strategy for validating AI-driven mission autonomy at operational scale — spanning MIL, SIL, HIL, flight test, and fielded fleet analytics.
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You will define how GA-ASI engineers trust, certifies, fields, and continuously improves autonomy systems operating in contested and degraded environments.
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Enterprise Autonomy Validation Architecture (Strategic Ownership)
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Define and govern the enterprise autonomy verification & validation (V&V) architecture
Establish standardized frameworks spanning MIL SIL HIL flight test- fleet feedback loops
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Drive traceability from autonomy requirements to mission-level performance outcomes
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Establish reusable validation infrastructure across multiple autonomy programs
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Define certification-ready validation artifacts aligned with customer and regulatory requirements
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AI Confidence & Trust Engineering
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Architect statistical confidence frameworks for AI robustness, safety, and mission effectiveness
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Define measurable autonomy readiness and deployment thresholds
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Establish adversarial, resilience, and edge-case stress strategies
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Develop explainability, traceability, and mission-decision accountability frameworks
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Lead AI assurance methodologies aligned with emerging DoD autonomy governance standards
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
