System Development & Test Engineer - UAS Flight Tests

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA is seeking a System Development & Test (SD&T) Engineer to join our fast‑paced team working on unmanned platforms and high‑resolution surveillance systems.

The role focuses on test and evaluation activities, coordinating test assets, and delivering clear test documentation for ground and flight tests. Required: a bachelor’s degree in engineering, experience in Test & Integration for manned/unmanned aircraft, ability to work

Qualifications

• 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 & 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 tasks in multiple engineering areas.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• An EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD security clearance is required.
• 25% travel is required.

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. 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 engineering 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA is seeking a System Development & Test (SD&T) Engineer to join our fast‑paced team working on unmanned platforms and high‑resolution surveillance systems.

The role focuses on test and evaluation activities, coordinating test assets, and delivering clear test documentation for ground and flight tests. Required: a bachelor’s degree in engineering, experience in Test & Integration for manned/unmanned aircraft, ability to work