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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago

System Development & Test Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$81K/yr - $142K/yr

4+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking an experienced Flight Test Engineer / Systems Test Engineer to oversee testing of new payloads and capabilities as part of their Agile Mission Systems SD&T team.

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

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

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

Act as primary test engineer during test operations. Test duties include system level T&E of hardware and software with emphasis placed on resource allocation, conducting and directing System Integration Lab (SIL), ground and flight test, providing ground and flight crew direction/leadership during tests events, and participating in technical test reviews

Initiate the planning of engineering projects and coordinate test events with engineering labs and flight ops facilities. Responsibilities include determining test configurations, test instrumentation, test assets, and coordination with test ranges

Develop and maintain engineering schedules for programs tasks or subtasks and coordinate program work phases

Participate with the engineering and program development team to develop and mature requirements and specifications, and participate in design reviews to ensure the design meets all requirements

Identify programmatic issues and provide leadership in developing solutions. Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as prime contact for technical and program issues

Identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and develop solutions to complex test and integration issues discovered during all test phases utilizing 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 & IntegrationEngineering degreeTest PlanningNetwork systemsUnmanned Aircraft SystemsEngineering conceptsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Must have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of engineering concepts; and an expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties

Must be able to perform complex tasks in multiple engineering areas

Able to work extended hours as required

Ability to obtain and maintain United States Department of Defense (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. Especially experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Developmental Test (DT) or Operational Test (OT)

Familiarity with Test Planning processes including support of Test Plan Working Groups, Test Readiness Reviews, Safety Review Boards etc. is highly desired

Familiarity with network systems is desired

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

Previous expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating rules and regulations thereof