General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a System Development & Test Engineer to support test and evaluation engineering activities on innovative systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities and determine/develop various approaches to achieve T&E goals and help guide the completion of test activities
- Act as test engineer during test operations. Test duties include system level T&E of hardware and software with emphasis placed on test asset coordination, generating test documentation, conducting and directing SIL, ground, and flight test, and providing ground and flight crew direction/leadership during tests events
- Support test plan working groups, technical reviews, and safety reviews
- 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
- May be required to make technical presentations to project staff
- Support engineering staff to identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and aid in developing 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
Skills
- Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
- Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; Demonstrate the ability to follow and apply basic engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools and equipment
- Must be able to perform tasks in multiple engineering areas
- Must be able to work both independently and on a team
- Able to work extended hours as required
- Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD security clearance is required
- 25% travel is required
- Prior experience in a Test & Integration role for manned and/or unmanned aircraft platforms is highly desired
- An EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable
Benefits
- Eligible for Employee Referral
- Employee Referral Bonus Amount: 1000.00
- Relocation Assistance Provided?
- Workstyle: Hybrid
Company Overview
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is an engineer, researcher and developers of advanced remotely piloted aircraft and systems. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Poway, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://ga-asi.com.