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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support project engineering tasks to include evaluating and recommending a solution for engineering related production problems related to manufacturing, design, quality and material engineering
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance  
• Provide support for AMS products and payloads on the production floor, in the integration labs and on the aircraft
• Skill Set:
  • Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving, root cause analysis and drawing change procedures
  • Understand the intricacies of the AMS manufacturing and SI&T processes
  • Understand the workflow for procurement, SAP system and warehouse configurations.
  • Ability to quickly grasp and understand the full scope of payload integration activities and come up to speed quickly in new areas. Take on a high-level problems and recommend a technical path forward
  • Strong ability to collaborate and draw support and guidance from senior engineering staff and program management office
  • Ability to build a good working relationship with the technicians and engineers supporting production and sustaining activities
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

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 knowledge of engineering  principles and concepts and a general understanding of practices, techniques, and standards.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
  • Ability to use independent analysis and judgment in developing solutions to a variety of non-routine problems;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees and managers
  • Strong computer skills, specifically both Windows and Linux environments
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Experience with Lynx SAR and Due Regard radar, PLS and FCL process, LoLA, MoSim, Claw, GCS, RFLB and SPU a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance level SECRET or above is required.