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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, this position is supporting Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) Engineering Department activities related to the execution of RAM Programs and other analyses for GA-ASI’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Under general supervision, this position is supporting Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) Engineering Department activities related to the execution of RAM Programs and other analyses for GA-ASI’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to learn aircraft and ground station subsystems and become an expert on how the systems work as a whole.
- Proficient with Microsoft excel and access. Maintain and improve Reliability Databases to assess reliability performance through system life cycle, provide trend analysis, develop and monitor reliability growth.
- Ability to develop Reliability and Maintainability Models and Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs).
- Conduct Failure Modes Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
- Ability to impact design through clear and concise Reliability & Maintainability analysis and design requirements.
- Possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
- Have strong communication, computer, technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Support the Design Assurance process and other related design review milestones (i.e., PDR, CDR, etc.).
- Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team, and able to perform multiple and complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
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 a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- Must have a basic understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory.
- Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply basic engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
- Must be able to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
- Ability to impact design through clear and concise Reliability & Maintainability analysis and design requirements.
- Good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a limited internal audience.
- Must be able to work both independently and on a team.
- Able to work extended hours as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
