UAV Systems Specialist III

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled technical documentation engineer to research, analyze, and document detailed requirements for operator, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures related to aircraft systems.

The role involves reviewing engineering materials, establishing safety criteria, and developing procedures to support customer and test/operational requirements. DoD clearance is required or anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years of professional experience.
• Formal training in Aeronautical Decision Making, Crew Resource Management and Human Factors.
• Operational experience as aircrew (pilot preferred) flying MQ-9 aircraft.
• Comprehensive technical understanding of aircraft systems.
• Strong ability to communicate technical data verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyzes, develops and documents requirements for operators, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures and technical specs.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, software docs, test plans and design documents.
• Assesses safety criteria in procedures and design to control hazards.
• Develops safety procedures to support customer and test requirements.
• Investigates issues and collaborates with engineering and operations to document solutions.
• May serve as primary contact on contracts and programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Formal safety discipline training

Strong analytical and written communication

Ability to travel

Tools

Excel

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely pilotedaircraftand tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Under general supervision with limited review, this positionis responsible forresearching, analyzing,developingand documenting detailed requirements for operator, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials and other procedures and reports. Theperson selectedwill review document specifications with customers to ensure final documents clearly and effectively communicate technical information and data. They will review product systems, functionalspecificationsand operations, andestablishsafety requirements for assigned systems.The person selected for this role will investigate and analyze project requirements and operatingissues,anddeveloprecommendationsto meet company governmental safety and performance standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Researches, analyzes, develops, and documents detailed requirements or operator, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials and other procedures and reports.
• Reads,interpretsand analyzes engineering source material such as engineering drawings, software documents, test plans, design specifications/documents, and interviews with technical experts
• Analyzes and recommends safety criteria in system procedures and design to control oreliminatehazards.
• Developssafety procedures asnecessaryto support customer and test/operational requirements.
• Investigates and resolves problem areas andparticipateswith engineering,operationsand maintenance personnel to document technical solutions.
• Participates in the evaluation,selection, application, and/or adaptation of engineering modifications
• May serve as the primary contact on contracts and programs.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible forobservingall laws,regulationsand other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe mannerin accordance withestablished operating practices and procedures. Other duties as assigned ornecessary.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree and five or more years of professional engineering/military technical and/or documentation experience. Equivalent professional engineering/military technical, operations and/or maintenance experience may be substituted in lieu of education/training.
• Must have formal training in one or more safety disciplines:
  • Aeronautical Decision Making;
  • Crew Resource Management;
  • Human Factors.
• Must havepreviousoperational experience as aircrew (pilot preferred) flying theMQ-9aircraft.
• Mustdemonstratea comprehensive technical understanding ofaircraftsystems
• Mustpossess:
  • Ability to develop,acquire, interpret,and communicate technical data;
  • Ability to understand new concepts and apply them in an evolving environment;
  • Strong organization skills;
  • Ability toidentifyissues and develop solutions to technical problems;
  • Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately analyze, document, present and report recommendations;
  • Strong knowledge of computer operations and applications;
  • Ability to work both independently andwithin a team;
  • Ability to work extended hours andtravelasnecessary.
  • Ability to obtain andmaintainDoD security clearanceis required.
• Preferredexperience as a technical writer or other technical documentation field or equivalent.
• Preferred highly skilled in use of excel.
• Preferred FAA pilot’s certificate.