General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer III

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $108K — $130K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in Test & Integration for unmanned systems; less for master's degree holders.
  • Strong background in military aviation testing and prior DoD test experience is highly beneficial.
  • Experience in roles such as test conductor, director, or participation in test teams is preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of engineering principles, codes, and theories required; expertise in the National Airspace System is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills necessary for collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to obtain a US DoD security clearance and a willingness to travel up to 25%.
  • Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple engineering tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities with minimal supervision, aligning approaches to meet goals.
  • Serve as primary test engineer, directing system-level T&E of hardware and software, and coordinating test efforts.
  • Coordinate and schedule test events liaising with engineering labs and flight operations.
  • Lead technical working groups and represent the organization in customer interactions for test plans and safety reviews.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams producing necessary documentation related to testing.
  • Communicate effectively, producing clear test documentation, reports, and procedural materials throughout flight test programs.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot issues encountered during testing, applying advanced engineering principles to develop solutions.

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge unmanned systems in a fast-paced environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development in advanced test engineering roles.
  • Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative team setting.
  • Engagement in innovative projects directly impacting national security.
  • Potential for flexible work hours to accommodate test schedules.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced System Development & Test (SD&T) Engineer. This position is located at our Poway, CA location supporting test and evaluation engineering activities on novel and innovative General Atomics systems.

This position is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment with hands-on access to our industry-leading Unmanned platforms.

DUTIES AND 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.

Job Qualifications

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 security clearance is required.
  • 25% travel is required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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