UAS Fleet & Deployment Systems Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and reconnaissance radars, supporting IRAD and demonstrations.

The Fleet and Deployment Services team maintains assets and integrates new technology onto UAS, coordinating with flight operations, test, program office and engineering. Candidates must be capable of independent and team work and must be able to obtain DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, documentation, presentation and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to work extended hours during events.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain configuration management for prototype, pre-production and production aircraft and ground equipment.
• Integrate emerging technology and coordinate with flight operation, test, program office and engineering.
• Document findings, communicate results to engineering staff, and present information as needed.
• Observe all laws and regulations and operate safely per procedures.
• Support operations by evaluating needs and resolving engineering problems.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and reconnaissance radars, supporting IRAD and demonstrations.

The Fleet and Deployment Services team maintains assets and integrates new technology onto UAS, coordinating with flight operations, test, program office and engineering. Candidates must be capable of independent and team work and must be able to obtain DoD clearance.