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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 2 weeks ago

System Development and Test Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$98K/yr - $171K/yr

6+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a System Development & Test Engineer to support test and evaluation engineering activities on novel systems in a fast-paced environment.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities under minimal supervision and apply new concepts in an evolving environment to determine/develop various approaches to achieve T&E goals and help guide the completion of test activities

Act as primary test engineer during test operations. Test duties include system level T&E of hardware and software with emphasis placed on test asset coordination, resource allocation, generating test documentation, conducting and directing SIL, ground, and flight test, and providing ground and flight crew direction/leadership during tests events

Initiate the planning of engineering projects and coordinate test events with engineering labs and flight ops facilities

Support test plan working groups, technical reviews, and safety reviews acting as a primary contact with internal customers and representing the organization with external customers

Work side by side with systems/project/software engineering on all associated documentation

Communicate clearly in writing and verbally during all phases of flight test programs to include test plans, ground and flight test procedures/cards, test observations and issues, and test reports

Identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and develop solutions to complex test and integration issues found during all phases of test utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles

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

Qualification

Test & Integration experienceEngineering degreeDoD Developmental Test experienceNational Airspace System knowledgeTest conductor/director experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; 6 or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with a master's degree, or 2 years of experience 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 be able to perform complex tasks in multiple engineering areas

Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD clearance is required

25% travel is required

Preferred

Prior experience in a Test & Integration role for manned and/or unmanned aircraft platforms is highly desired

Previous flight or software test engineer with a qualification to perform tests for a military organization including prior Department of Defense (DoD) Developmental Test (DT) or Operational Test (OT) experience is highly desired

Experience as a test conductor, test director, test pilot/navigator or participation in a Combined Test Team (CTT) or Integrated Test Force (ITF) is desired

Previous expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations thereof

Able to work extended hours as required