Engineering Manager - Electrical Test Engineering

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a senior engineer to collaborate with engineering teams, plan and execute flight test campaigns, and validate system performance across unmanned aircraft programs.

You will design and implement flight test instrumentation, configure data acquisition systems (KAM-500, Safran XMA, LabVIEW cRIO), analyze results, prepare technical reports, and travel as required while maintaining security clearance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and 9+ years of experience in engineering.
• Expertise in flight test instrumentation and test principles.
• Proven project management and workload coordination.
• Strong communication and leadership across departments.
• Experience with flight test instrumentation systems is desirable.
• Willingness to travel and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute flight test campaigns.
• Design flight test instrumentation systems and software.
• Configure and troubleshoot data acquisition systems.
• Install and sustain flight test hardware and software at multiple GA locations.
• Collaborate with SMEs on analysis windows and displays.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Observe laws and safety procedures.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Engineering experience

Test & measurement

Flight test instrumentation

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring others

Customer focus

Travel willingness

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Engineering

Tools

KAM-500

Safran XMA

LabVIEW

cRIO

Data acquisition

Job description

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 Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 109,500 - 187,875