UAV System Test Engineer — T&E & Flight Ops Lead

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 98,100 - 171,398; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is seeking a System Development & Test Engineer in Poway, CA. The role involves performing Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities, serving as the primary test engineer during operations, and supporting test plan development. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 6 years of experience in related roles. Preferred qualifications include experience with unmanned aircraft platforms and the ability to obtain a US DoD secret clearance. The position requires 25% travel and offers a salary range of $98,100 - $171,398.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in a Test & Integration role for manned/unmanned aircraft platforms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities under minimal supervision.
• Act as primary test engineer during test operations.
• Support test plan working groups and technical reviews.

Skills

Test & Integration

Engineering concepts

Problem-solving

Communication

Flight test experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is seeking a System Development & Test Engineer in Poway, CA. The role involves performing Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities, serving as the primary test engineer during operations, and supporting test plan development. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 6 years of experience in related roles. Preferred qualifications include experience with unmanned aircraft platforms and the ability to obtain a US DoD secret clearance. The position requires 25% travel and offers a salary range of $98,100 - $171,398.