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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 4 hours ago

System Development & Test Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$63K/yr - $106K/yr

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a System Development & Test Engineer to support test and evaluation engineering activities on innovative systems, focusing on hands-on work with unmanned platforms.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities and determine/develop various approaches to achieve T&E goals and help guide the completion of test activities

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

Support test plan working groups, technical reviews, and safety reviews

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

May be required to make technical presentations to project staff

Support engineering staff to identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and aid in developing solutions to 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 concepts understandingEIT certificationUS DoD clearanceTeamworkIndependent workCommunication skills

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; Demonstrate the ability to follow and apply basic engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools and equipment

Must be able to perform tasks in multiple engineering areas

Must be able to work both independently and on a team

Able to work extended hours as required

Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD clearance is required

25% travel is required