Aerospace Systems Test Analyst II — Lab & Integration

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, is seeking a System Test Analyst to join the SIL team.

The role blends hands-on troubleshooting with cross-functional coordination across avionics, software, payloads, and test equipment to ensure high reliability in a regulated aerospace environment. Responsibilities include developing test plans, executing validations, documenting results, and contributing to test standards while maintaining confidentiality and DoD clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline; 2+ years of related experience.
• General understanding of systems test concepts, theory, and operations.
• Customer-focused with ability to solve non-routine problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication to report findings.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence others.
• Ability to work independently or in a team; willingness to travel.
• Experience in classified or ITAR-regulated environments is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs into system test solutions within schedule and cost constraints.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, verification, and validation of systems.
• Document tests and assist in modifying systems.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve non-routine issues.
• Evaluate test requirements to ensure complete test programs.
• Perform technical analysis and prepare system-level evaluations.
• Contribute to development and updating of test standards and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Observe laws and regulations applicable to the company.
• Work safely following operating procedures; travel as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Systems testing

Customer focus

Verbal & written comms

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Travel

Security clearance DoD

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

2+ years experience

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, is seeking a System Test Analyst to join the SIL team.

The role blends hands-on troubleshooting with cross-functional coordination across avionics, software, payloads, and test equipment to ensure high reliability in a regulated aerospace environment. Responsibilities include developing test plans, executing validations, documenting results, and contributing to test standards while maintaining confidentiality and DoD clearance