58068BR
Job Summary:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with engineering teams to plan, coordinate, and execute flight test campaigns to validate system performance and ensure compliance with requirements.
- Develop and design flight test instrumentation systems, cables, equipment, and software to facilitate execution and testing of unmanned air vehicles.
- Configure, operate, and troubleshoot flight test instrumentation systems, with a focus on Safran/ACRA/Curtiss-Wright data acquisition systems.
- Support the installation, test, and sustainment of flight test hardware and software at multiple GA locations and facilities.
- Work with subject matter experts on the proper selection and location of flight test instrumentation with extensive work on the integration of flight test hardware into unmanned air vehicles.
- Work closely with technicians, engineers, and project engineers to ensure successful execution of flight test objectives.
- Work closely with SME’s on build and design of analysis windows and displays.
- Responsible for system level troubleshooting guides and fault isolation diagrams for AV and ground support systems.
- Data extraction, conversion and upload.
- Process, analyze, and report flight test data, including the preparation of technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
- 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.
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, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of progressively complex engineering experience.
- Demonstrates technical expertise in engineering test and measurement, flight test instrumentation, and flight test principles, concepts, theory, and practices.
- Demonstrates project management and leadership skills, including the ability to organize, plan, schedule, and coordinate workloads across multiple programs to meet deadlines and milestones.
- Ability to resolve complex technical and management problems and make sound decisions in a schedule-driven environment.
- Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, external representatives, and government representatives.
- Experience planning and executing flight test campaigns, coordinating test readiness activities, and supporting flight test operations is highly desirable.
- Experience with flight test instrumentation systems and related disciplines, such as KAM-500, Safran XMA, LabVIEW cRIO, instrumentation integration, flight data acquisition, and test data review, is highly desirable.
- Experience with laboratory equipment, including power supplies, data acquisition, oscilloscopes, and electronic loads.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical, flight test instrumentation, and automated test systems.
- Experience mentoring and developing engineers and other technical personnel through technical instruction, internships, on-the-job coaching, or similar activities.
- Customer-focused, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Passion for continuous learning and improving engineering processes, products, and team capabilities.
- Must be willing and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance is required; an active Secret clearance is preferred.
Job Category:
Engineering
Experience Level:
Management
Workstyle:
Onsite
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low:
109,500
Pay Range High:
187,875
Travel Percentage Required:
25% - 50%
Relocation Assistance Provided?:
Yes
US Citizenship Required?:
Yes
Clearance Required?:
Desired
Clearance Level:
Secret
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.