General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 16 hours ago
System Development and Test Engineer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $142K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and advanced surveillance systems. They are seeking an experienced System Development & Test Engineer to support test and evaluation engineering activities on innovative systems, focusing on test operations and coordination with engineering teams.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities under minimal supervision 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, resource allocation, generating test documentation, conducting and directing SIL, ground, and flight test, and providing ground and flight crew direction/leadership during tests events
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 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 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 complete 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 possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems
Previous expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations thereof
Must be able to perform complex tasks in a multiple engineering areas
Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks. 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 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, test pilot/navigator or participation in a Combined Test Team (CTT) or Integrated Test Force (ITF) 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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