General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 week ago
System Development and Test Engineer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $116K/yr
2+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance systems. They are seeking a System Development & Test Engineer to oversee testing of new aircraft payloads and system capabilities, contributing to various test events in a fast-paced environment.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.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 primary 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 System Integration Lab (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 with internal and 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
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
Required
Typically requires a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a Bachelor of Science degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Must have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance
Must be able to perform complex tasks in multiple engineering areas
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables
Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Must be able to work extended hours as required
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) Development Test (DT) or Operational Test (OT) experience is highly desired
Experience as a test conductor, test director, flight test engineer, test pilot/navigator or participation in a Combined Test Force (CTF) or Integrated Test Team (ITT) is desired
An EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable
Knowledge of the National Airspace System and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating rules and regulations is desired
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Daniel Johnson
UK PROTECTOR Test Manager
Emory Lo
Sr Human Resource Business Partner
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