General Atomics-posted 2 months ago
$81,080 - $141,650/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Poway, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Publishing Industries

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 Second Shift Urgent Field Support (UFS) Senior Engineer in our Engineering Field Support (EFS) group at GA-ASI in Poway, CA. UFS needs talented, driven, and adaptive engineers to keep our systems operational, one aircraft or Ground Control Station (GCS) at a time. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches to quickly solve a wide range of difficult, multidisciplinary engineering problems encountered on fielded systems. This primarily involves creation of engineering troubleshooting, repair, or rework recommendations that may be novel or outside the scope of released technical documentation. Investigations are typically conducted in an expeditious manner with functional engineering departments to determine root cause and appropriate corrective action. After investigations are completed, findings and corrective actions are documented and communicated directly to our customers and engineering staff in accordance with contracted deliverables.

  • Be able to work a second shift including an on-call schedule for off-hour support.
  • Work a 9/80 from approximately 2pm - 11pm Monday-Friday with alternating Fridays off.
  • Work with UFS Team members on the standard work schedule to receive and hand-off assignments.
  • Support Operations Center activities including shift coverage during planned working hours.
  • Obtain and maintain technical system-level knowledge of GA-ASI aircraft, ground control stations, and associated hardware.
  • Direct investigations of anomalies based on information provided by customers and available technical information.
  • Interface with design engineers, test engineers, program management, maintenance technicians, technical writers, pilots, and other professional staff.
  • Author engineering memorandums and presentations for anomaly investigations.
  • Direct the activities of designers and technicians and potentially lead and direct the activities of less experienced professional staff.
  • Represent the organization to GA-ASI's customers in describing solutions to technical issues.
  • Ensure that findings from any investigation are well-documented.
  • Travel and provide on-location support if required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations.
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Four or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree or two or more years of experience with a master's degree.
  • Must have a broad understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering concepts, principles, and theory.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately.
  • Must possess proficient technical writing skills.
  • Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to work extended hours or weekends, as required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret level or above security clearance.
  • Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be able to perform complex tasks in multiple engineering areas.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: MQ-9A, MQ-9B, MQ-1C, Predator XP, Avenger, or other Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
  • Flight line support or System Test and Qualification (ST&Q).
  • Design (Aero, Structures, Electrical, Propulsion, etc.).
  • Specific aircraft, engineering, or maintainer qualifications (e.g., Airframe and Powerplant).
  • Certification and Airworthiness.
  • Telemetry review and analysis.
  • Relocation assistance provided.
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