UAV Systems Specialist - Writer

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 surveillance systems. This role involves researching, analyzing, and documenting detailed requirements for operator, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures and specifications.

You will review documents with customers to ensure clarity and safety compliance. Responsibilities include developing safety procedures, solving technical issues with engineering teams, and potentially serving as a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of engineering/military documentation experience.
• Formal training in Aeronautical Decision Making, Crew Resource Management and Human Factors.
• Operational aircrew experience, preferably with MQ-9.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and communicate technical data clearly.
• DoD security clearance eligibility is required.
• Preferred: technical writing experience and Excel proficiency.
• Preferred FAA pilot’s certificate.

Responsibilities

• Researches, analyzes, develops, and documents detailed requirements for procedures, specifications, and reports.
• Reviews engineering source material and communicates technical information to customers.
• Assesses safety criteria in procedures and design to mitigate hazards.
• Develops safety procedures to support customer and test requirements.
• Collaborates with engineering, operations, and maintenance to resolve issues and document solutions.
• May serve as primary contact on contracts and programs.
• Maintains confidentiality and compliance with laws and company policies.

Skills

DoD clearance

Aeronautical Decision Making

Crew Resource Management

Human Factors

MQ-9 experience

Technical writing

Excel

Pilot certificate (FAA)

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years

Tools

MQ-9 docs

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.

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. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for researching, analyzing, developing and documenting detailed requirements for operator, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials and other procedures and reports. The person selected will review document specifications with customers to ensure final documents clearly and effectively communicate technical information and data. They will review product systems, functional specifications and operations, and establish safety requirements for assigned systems. The person selected for this role will investigate and analyze project requirements and operating issues, and develop recommendations to 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, interprets and 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 or eliminate hazards.
• Develops safety procedures as necessary to support customer and test/operational requirements.
• Investigates and resolves problem areas and participates with engineering, operations and 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 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 practices and procedures. Other duties as assigned or necessary.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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 have previous operational experience as aircrew (pilot preferred) flying the MQ-9 aircraft.
• Must demonstrate a comprehensive technical understanding of aircraft systems
• Must possess:
  • 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 to identify issues 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 and within a team;
  • Ability to work extended hours and travel as necessary.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
• Preferred experience as a technical writer or other technical documentation field or equivalent.
• Preferred highly skilled in use of excel.
• Preferred FAA pilot’s certificate.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 84,000 - 140,625