General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago
UAV Systems Specialist IV
Poway California
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $171K/yr
9+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. This role involves developing comprehensive technical documents, ensuring safety requirements, and collaborating with engineering and operations personnel to resolve technical issues.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborates with management and the customer to determine appropriate timelines, content, and format for the development of comprehensive engineering technical documents
Leads the identification, collection, and analysis of appropriate technical information and data. Reads, interprets and analyzes engineering source material such as engineering drawings, software documents, test plans, design specifications/documents, and interviews with technical experts
Analyzes and recommends safety criteria in system procedures and design and system failure modes to recommend technical manual procedures which control or eliminate hazards
Develops safe procedures as required to support customer and test/operational requirements
Evaluates the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements
Reviews human interface designs, and provides recommendations for human interface improvements to ensure practicability, safety and usability
Collaborates with engineering teams to resolve technical/operational issues
Serves as a specialist to management and customer by leading technical documentation reviews and making customer related presentations as required
Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
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 practices and procedures
Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree and nine or more years of professional engineering/military technical experience and/or professional in-depth engineering/military documentation experience
Must have two or more years of management/customer interface
Must demonstrate a comprehensive and thorough understanding of the engineering/military principles underlying the technology
Must have an excellent working knowledge of the engineering development process
Must have a thorough understanding of logistic support analysis, principles and procedures
Must possess the ability to develop, acquire, interpret and communicate engineering technical data
Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them in an evolving environment
Must possess the ability to organize, schedule and coordinate work phases and determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level
Must possess excellent leadership and organization skills in order to work with management and customers and represent the organization
Must possess the ability to identify issues and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex technical problems
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to accurately analyze, document, present and report recommendations
Must possess excellent knowledge of computer operations and applications
Ability to work both independently and lead in a team environment is essential
Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
The ability to obtain and maintain DOD secret clearance required
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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