General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer V

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $120K — $145K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in engineering or related field with required experience (9, 7, or 4 years respectively)
  • Deep understanding of engineering concepts and broad application in technical specialties
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to coordinate complex engineering tasks
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, able to mentor others
  • Must be able to secure and maintain DOD security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Identify root causes of UAV system failures through systematic troubleshooting
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for comprehensive failure analysis
  • Determine corrective actions to resolve UAV system failures in FRACAS program
  • Drive collaboration with various departments to enhance reliability and resolve issues
  • Develop and analyze test procedures and results for effective conclusions
  • Create and present technical reports to management and clients
  • Mentor junior engineers and interface with varied departments to track failures

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals
  • Potential for career advancement within the company
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that impact national defense
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Engineer in our Army FRACAS Engineering Group with a propulsion background. Under general supervision with limited review, this position within the Engineering Field Support department performs FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System) engineering, which includes detailed root cause investigations and development of effective corrective actions based on analysis

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Identify Root Cause of failure on various reported field failures of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and components through logical and systematic testing and troubleshooting.
  • Coordinate a team of multi-disciplined engineers throughout the entire failure analysis process and make recommendations to the Failure Review Board (FRB).
  • Determine resolution of UAV system failures and corrective actions in support of the FRACAS program.
  • Drive reliability improvement efforts and issue resolution with Engineering, Manufacturing, Programs, Material Control, and Quality departments.
  • Review of fault isolation and troubleshooting procedures for UAV systems.
  • Develop test procedures, perform functional testing, analyze test results, and draw conclusions for equipment and systems in assigned areas.
  • Devise new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.
  • Maintain FRACAS database, monitor investigation status, track open FRACAS investigations, and generate reports for management and customers.
  • Create and deliver technical presentations to management and customers.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers as required.
  • Interface with engineering, manufacturing, test, quality, and field personnel to identify, classify, report, and track failures and corresponding corrective actions during contractor or Government testing at all levels of hardware and software systems and components./
  • Coordinate with engineering to ensure failures are analyzed, root cause determined, failure report written, and corrective actions are effective.
  • Categorize failures in FRACAS database and identify trends
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
  • Other duties as required.

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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. 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.
  • 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 a DOD security clearance is required.
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Direct experience supporting a FRACAS program.
  • Familiarity with FRACAS software or databases and a working knowledge of Reliability Analysis and Failure Mode / Fault Tree Analysis.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex aircraft systems including avionics, flight controls, data links, engines, servos, and mechanical systems.
  • Experience with Aircraft propulsion systems, diesel turbocharged aircraft engines used in unmanned aircraft.
  • Knowledge of propulsion system components such as fuel systems, engineer controls, exhaust systems, cooling systems, and power transmission systems.
  • Ability to operate various test equipment.
  • Understanding of aircraft structures, flight dynamics, and environmental issues.
  • Experience using data logging software as a troubleshooting tool.
  • Experience in FMECA, MTBF, and reliability calculations.

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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