Airworthiness Engineer

General Atomics • Poway, CA

172d • $98,100 - $171,398

About The Position

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. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Airworthiness Engineer within the Office of Airworthiness in our Poway, CA office.

Requirements

• 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.
• Thorough knowledge of software development and verification activities.
• Experience in RTCA DO-178C, DO-330 and FAA AC 20-115D.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines in airworthiness requirements development, test, and verification activities.
• Experience with military airworthiness policies, and preferably Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) airworthiness policies.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.
• Customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in FAA order 8110-49A.
• Experience in Hardware (electronic of embedded system).
• Experience in working with the FAA or other certifying authorities.
• Experience with MIL-HDBK-516 based certifications, -516C preferred.
• Experience with civil and military aviation operating and flight rules (i.e., 14 CFR 91, OPNAVINST 3710.7U).
• Familiarity with carrier-based aircraft operations.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools preferred, and familiarity with database management systems such as DOORS and MS Access.
• A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium, and invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel or technical committee.

Responsibilities

• Working with civil and military airworthiness authorities, formulates airworthiness plans and supports their execution, including requirements development, flight clearances, component and system level tests, verification and certification documentation.
• Reviews DO-178C life cycle data and perform software Stage of Involvement (SOI) compliance audits.
• Creates audit reports and submit to appropriate authorities (FAA or other authorities).
• Supports and provides guidance to software engineering team on DO-178C certification requirements.
• Evaluates the Software data (requirement, design, code and test procedures) using the FAA Job-aid or other appropriate checklist for compliance to DO-178C.
• Witnesses sample of software formal testing for compliance.
• Supports development of airworthiness requirements and incorporation of applicable standards, including design, safety, manufacturing and process standards.
• Facilitates changes to product designs, testing, analyses, maintenance, repairs, operations and documentation in order to assure compliance with certification requirements.
• May represent the organization as the prime technical contact with customers, government representatives, and other aerospace professionals.
• Maintains the 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 procedures and practices.

Benefits

• Salary: $98,100 - $171,398

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services