Ground Mod Systems Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 81,080 - 141,650; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway seeks a skilled engineer to support the engineering staff by analyzing, investigating and resolving routine engineering problems of limited scope; contribute to small projects and document findings and communicate results to the team.

You will perform functional testing, analyze test data, and may present results; collaborate with staff, provide direction to technicians, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and protect confidential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Understanding of engineering concepts, principles and theory.
• Ability to follow and apply basic engineering knowledge and safety standards.
• Strong communication, documentation and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, investigate and resolve routine engineering problems.
• Perform functional testing of equipment and systems using standard principles.
• Obtain and analyze test data and document findings.
• Prepare documentation of solutions and communicate results to staff.
• May present technical results to project staff and guide technicians.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and ensure safety practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

EIT certificate desirable

Tools

JIRA

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.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision and with on‑going review, this position supports the engineering staff in the analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems of limited scope. Assignments are for small projects or phases of larger projects and are normally outlined in terms of specific engineering activities. The engineer contributes to the completion of assigned engineering tasks, exercising independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance. The engineer documents findings of implemented solutions and communicates results to project engineering staff. Contacts are primarily internal within the team.

• Applies basic technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned routine engineering problems.
• Performs functional testing of equipment and systems by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Obtains and analyzes test data.
• Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions, and communicates results to project engineering staff.
• May be required to make technical presentations to project staff.
• May provide direction to design staff or technicians.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows: four or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or two or more years of experience with a master’s degree. Mandatory mandatory substitution of equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education is allowed.
• Must have a basic understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply basic engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Must be able to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a limited internal audience.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Desired Experience

• Experience presenting data and project status to customer organizations.
• Model Based Systems Engineering and JIRA.
• Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE).
• Systems Integration and Test.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 81,080 - 141,650