Engineer I

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