System Test Engineer

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.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a System Development & Test (SD&T) Engineer supporting the MQ-1C Gray Eagle program at our Poway, CA location. Under general direction with regular review, this position is responsible for applying innovative approaches to resolve unusual and complex engineering problems in the testing of new and emerging technologies for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle and other Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS).
This position is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment with hands-on access to our industry-leading UAS.

DUTIES AND 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 through lab, ground, and flight test. 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/other Functional Engineering groups 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.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Prior experience in a Test & Evaluation/Integration role for manned and/or unmanned aircraft platforms is highly desired.
• 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 complex tasks in multiple engineering areas.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Able to obtain and maintain US DoD SECRET clearance is required.
• 25% travel is required.