General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer IV

Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related technical discipline; equivalent experience acceptable.
  • 6+ years of engineering experience with a bachelor's, 4+ years with a master's, or 2+ years with a PhD.
  • Familiarity with mechanical and electrical design concepts; RETMA rack mount design knowledge is a plus.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate multiple project phases effectively.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Network Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies and routing protocols.
  • Solid understanding of Ethernet technologies and network support tools.
  • Hands-on experience with TCP/IP network infrastructure and associated hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal and customer teams to define network design requirements.
  • Analyze system requirements and modify them as necessary for project success.
  • Coordinate with software engineering and manufacturing to ensure project task completion.
  • Assist with sustaining engineering tasks affecting existing UAS components.
  • Develop network configurations and provide technical support for various systems.
  • Troubleshoot network system malfunctions and implement corrective actions.
  • Document network designs and implementation procedures for clarity and future reference.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge UAV technology projects.
  • Collaboration with a diverse project team across various engineering disciplines.
  • Potential for career advancement within a respected engineering firm.
  • Exposure to innovative design and development processes in network engineering.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer Analyst to join our Network & Product Engineering Team in Poway, California.

Responsible for Network Infrastructure design, implementation, and support for UAV related systems. Work with network Architecture and lead Engineers to develop new designs or modifications of existing systems as required to meet project goals. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones and at completion. Applicant must be self-motivated and a self-starter.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Work with internal project team and customer team members to define network system design requirements.
  • Work with internal project team and customer team members to analyze and modify system requirements as needed to support project outcome.
  • Work with other functional groups such as Software Engineering, Configuration Management and Manufacturing personnel to facilitate project tasks completion.
  • Work with lead Engineers on sustaining engineering tasks that impact existing UAS assemblies and sub-assemblies.
  • Develops network configuration and provides technical networking support for production, development and implemented systems.
  • Identify and troubleshoot system malfunctions and make corrections to network configurations to ensure efficient operation.
  • Coordinate the repair, replacement, or retirement of network infrastructure.
  • Proactively identify, investigate, and propose resolutions to issues that could impact the network/server infrastructure utilized by customers to support mission operations.
  • Document proposed, intermediate, and final network system design.
  • Document Network Infrastructure implementation procedures
  • Assist lead Engineers in the producing documentation such as System Specifications and Production Test Procedures (PTP).

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Must be familiar with basic mechanical and electrical design concepts. Knowledge of RETMA rack mountable equipment design and integration a plus.
  • Ability to organize, schedule and coordinate work phases, determining the appropriate approach at a given task level at the project level.
  • Ability to understand, communicate and apply new concepts quickly.
  • Intermediate level knowledge of Network Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies.
  • Solid grasp of Network routing protocols. (OSPF, BGP, RIP, EIGRP, ISIS, Static Routes, etc.).
  • Solid grasp of Ethernet technologies. (STP, VLANs, Port-Security, MACSEC, IGMP Snooping, BUM filters).
  • Intermediate level knowledge of Network support tools. (Terminal Emulator, SFTP/FTP/TFTP Clients,
  • Wireshark, RFC2544 compliant test sets, ICMP, Traceroute, etc.).
  • Hands on implementation and support of TCP/IP Network Infrastructure (hardware) (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Media Converters, NTP Servers, and PC Clients).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance 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
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Founded
1955

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