Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

General Atomics • Poway, CA

209d • $62,510 - $105,628

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer in Poway, CA, supporting the electrical flight test team. The electrical flight test team designs instrumentation systems for remotely piloted air vehicles, ground support equipment, and engines. Typical developments involve specifying data acquisition systems, selecting sensors, generating interconnect diagrams, cable designs, programming data acquisition systems, and development of displays for viewing data. GA-ASI's product line offers a wide variety of platforms for engineers to work on.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Electrical or Computer Engineering degree preferred.
• Working experience with E3 Zuken or other system integration tools.
• Working experience with applied instrumentation such as accelerometers, load cells, and strain gauges.
• Must have an understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of basic RF theory is a plus.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work extended hours and be willing to travel extensively.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or specification of flight test systems, cables, equipment, and software to facilitate testing of unmanned air vehicles.
• Support the installation, test, and sustainment of flight test hardware and software at multiple locations and facilities.
• Responsible for system level troubleshooting guides and fault isolation diagrams for AV and ground support systems.
• Work with subject matter experts on the proper selection and location of flight test instrumentation with extensive work on the integration of flight test hardware into unmanned air vehicles.
• Obtain, analyze, and build displays for flight test data.
• Extract and upload data to secure network locations.
• May be required to make brief technical presentations.
• May provide direction to design and/or technical staff.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree