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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.

Shake and Bake Airplane Parts

We are looking for mechanical engineers who want to be a part of our team designing and testing remote piloted aircraft. You will be rewarded with the satisfaction of seeing the designs you test go from prototypes to realized hardware in our in-house manufacturing facility and then onto the aircraft itself.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise a team of avionics test engineers.

• Review proposals and estimate future work.

• Develop environmental test plans from requirements.

• Flow-down requirements from the aircraft level to the individual component level.

• Manage and coordinate testing, ensuring execution to your plan.

• Work with the cross-functional team to respond to and recover from any failures that occur.

• Report results of testing and recommend design improvements as appropriate.

• Juggle more than one test program at a time and track changing schedules and priorities.

• Design test fixtures.

• Assess environmental compliance of off the shelf components.

• 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 procedures and practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

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Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, four or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

• Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.

• Must 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.

• Must have good teamwork skills and ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate work.

• Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.

• Some travel may be required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

• A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.

Salary: $116,480 - $208,505 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Hybrid

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.